Terrorism has negatively impacted Pakistan's economy in several ways over the past two decades. It has caused a rise in security spending and production costs, a fall in business confidence and foreign investment, and hampered GDP growth. Specific effects included increased government spending on non-productive security, a decline in exports and tourism, and a rising burden on society through greater disability and health spending. Macroeconomic indicators suffered and maintaining economic growth became increasingly difficult as resources were diverted to counterterrorism efforts.