Social media has positively impacted the economy through increased employment, greater flexibility, and expanded entrepreneurship. Statistics show that internet usage has grown exponentially since 1995. The rise of social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest has enabled global connections and created new jobs. For example, social media-related job postings on Monster.com increased from 88 in 2010 to 155 in 2011. Social media also provides more flexibility for businesses and consumers to connect worldwide. Finally, the low costs of social media allow entrepreneurs and small businesses to market their products and services, fueling entrepreneurship and economic growth.