https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/internet-shutdowns-cost-global-economy-10b-so-far-in-2022-vpn-report-says/

Censoring peaceful protesters isn’t the only reason governments have deliberately shut down the Internet in 2022, but researchers say it is the primary objective and is costing the most to the global economy.

According to a report from Top10VPN, the cost of government-ordered Internet shutdowns in 2022 has cost the global economy more than $10 billion. That figure nearly doubles 2021 costs, and it’s only halfway through the year.