How to Calculate Economic Growth/Recession?

[8ha8ha]

I play as Turk and found that My Economic have serious recession after 800AD. But actually I have caught so many workers and developed so many pasture.

 

[JHLee]

It's probably unit/city maintenance that is killing you.

 

[SultanRedSnake]

It's probably unit/city maintenance that is killing you.

I believe he is referring to the Economy Stability Factor which is influenced only by total Commerce. Maintenance costs Gold. It’s not good, but AFAIK it doesn’t influence stability.

I’m not sure how current the Pedia guide is, but to summarize every 3rd turn a check is made is to your total commerce output. Check it out for the full details.

Once again the key word is Commerce.