Introduction One of the most exciting elements of life in the contemporary world is the internet. Studies have established that society has changed a lot since the inception and introduction of the internet in the world. The concept of the internet involves a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computers that use the Transmission Control Portal (TCP) network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange (Schell 66). Currently, people are very reliant on the internet in doing most things that involve their social and economic lives. Through the internet, people have been able to increase their level of interactions through various social networking sites. Besides, the internet has played a major role in digitizing the accessibility and provision of various services that are now available on the web. The United States is regarded as one of the biggest consumers and beneficiaries of the internet because it was invented there and they have a reliable infrastructure capable of promoting various emerging technologies (Brockman 113). The internet has had a huge impact on the United States about the process of socialization, the electoral process, economic growth, innovations, and education among other major elements of the society (Schell 71). The internet has and will continue to change the way people in the United States live because it provides necessary interruptions that have a profound effect on the way people think. Impact on the economy According to research, one of the major impacts of the internet in the United States has been boosting economic expansion through the numerous opportunities it creates. Businesses in the contemporary world have integrated the internet into their operations because it helps to improve the efficiency of their service delivery system and monitoring strategies (Brockman 134). Their sales and distribution activities are often managed and monitored from a central location, thus making it easy to detect any malpractices or barriers that could be slowing down the growth process. Also, the introduction of online markets has helped businesses to increase their customer base and sell their brand to more people across the world. Studies have established that online shops have a greater preference in the contemporary world to their effectiveness, ease of use, and quick customer service (Wyckoff 21). The internet has borne several shipping companies that provide various services to people that buy and sell their products online. They are very effective about the particulars of every product they are supposed to deliver to their clients Through internet-based tools such as iTunes, YouTube, and Google play store, businesses have been able to increase their revenue streams because their products, services, and information are readily available to any interested parties (Brockman 149). Unlike in the past when people had to meet physically to work, socialize and exchange information, the internet has made the process easier because people can communicate from different locations through mails, instant messaging, and video calls without creating the need to meet (Bailey 8). This element has played a major role in boosting the economy through job creations and the re