fundamental economic effects



it's doing work that creates economic value and strength (e.g. farming, building construction)

trading produces a benefit to both parties but does not alter the total cash holdings of the two or the amount of economic value

fundamental activities: farming (cattle, sheep etc), building construction, construction of equipment, transport of items

a cash currency is almost essential to a modern economy, unless the population lives in family groups of 20 to 50

trading involves exchanging two items, e.g. some equipment for a sum of cash

in large-scale environments it may be effective to increase consumption, leading to the need to produce more and hence larger-scale production, which is generally more efficient, and better flow of goods through the economic system.

the key items are allowing herds of cattle/sheep etc to expand, and using large-scale equipment for sowing seed, harvesting etc

possible rule: don't allow herd size to fall below 300 animals, use no more than 80% of the number of things since last year

where possible use larger-scale mechanical equipment for transport, working fields etc.

select areas with a good water supply, good weather, suitable grassland etc.

it's essential that people be able to work without being attacked, food production is only possible when there is some authority to prevent one against another self-defense
