Venice's richest families often directed financial resources into unproductive investments (specifically real estate), while there was a loss of competitiveness in industries and services.
Veneetsia jõukaimad pered suunasid oma rahalised vahendid sageli ebaproduktiivsetesse investeeringutesse (eriti kinnisvarasse), tehes seda aga oludes, kus sealse tööstuse ja teeninduse konkurentsivõime kadus.