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The decline of city centers is influenced by stagnant wages and inflation, which affect consumer habits and lead to a decrease in consumption and production. Online shopping is preferred for its convenience and better deals, although certain items like cosmetics are still bought in physical stores for quality assurance. Online shopping is expected to continue growing, benefiting small businesses. To revitalize city centers, focusing on services like cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues is suggested, along with organizing events to attract people and increase spending. 1. No, I haven't particularly noticed the decline of city centers as I don't do my shopping there. 2. The expert analysis seems reasonable. Stagnant wage and inflation can indeed influence consumer habits, prompting them to prefer online shopping where better deals can be found. 3. Stagnant wage and inflation cause a decrease in household purchasing power, resulting in a decrease in consumption on their part, thus also impacting business and causing a decrease in production. 4. I find online shopping very convenient because it allows me to take my time, find items that are not in stores, or even buy from websites that don't have physical stores. I regularly buy clothes and shows online. 5. There are certain items that I prefer not to buy online, such as cosmetics, because I prefer to ask my pharmacist for advice to ensure the quality of the product and not rely on internet reviews as people may be paid to promote them. 6. Online shopping is the future. For example, it allows small businesses to open websites where products are sold without necessarily opening a physical store, which requires much more investment, so I believe online shopping will continue to increase. 7. Yes, adapting city centers to focus more on service could be the absolute solution to revitalize them and attract consumers. City centers should constantly innovate to attract clientele. Services such as cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues, and community space would attract me to spend time in a city center. 9. Indeed, other means can make city centers more attractive by organizing events such as farms, markets, concert animations, or events where people would spend more time in the center and spend money.