To understand how this works, let us imagine that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) develops a perfectly fragmented and disintegrated Web TV-supply chain: Every activity from the new TV-concept development, to design, manufacturing, marketing, and so on can be performed by independent subcontractors.

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However, the results of the study reinforce the concept that any consistent physical activity can produce long term benefits.

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More directly, there is a well-established valuation concept that present value of an activity is increased by anticipated future benefits.

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If someone believes they will earn less for accepting a difficult job, or taking a big risk on a new business concept, the economy suffers the lack of activity.

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This is insight based on social activity and one of the most valuable outcomes of this business concept.

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Social streaming services such as SoundCloud, which near tripled in activity last year, have many industry veterans up in arms about the concept of releasing music for free, claiming that it devalues the work in the eyes of fans.

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