In this discussion begun in 2008 (!) I will just mention that economy is A TOOL. Please discuss it in that context.
You will have to set yourself a goal first. Then take a look at your empire. What resources are plentiful... what resources are lacking. Then use whatever economy (or combination thereof...) that will best help you to reach your goal.
The above paragraph is the reason discussions of the type "what-economy-is-best" is just plain stupid. Instead you should discuss "what-economy-is-best-in-this-particular-situation-with-this-particular-goal-in-mind."
Also, economy is not about just commerce (gold, research), but about every resource you produce (food, production, culture, GP points etc.).
Now, as you do realize economy is a tool... to study "pure" economies in order to understand their strengths and weaknesses will help you apply them to your games in order to help you win it...
Yours Sincerely
Kjotleik of Norway
You will have to set yourself a goal first. Then take a look at your empire. What resources are plentiful... what resources are lacking. Then use whatever economy (or combination thereof...) that will best help you to reach your goal.
The above paragraph is the reason discussions of the type "what-economy-is-best" is just plain stupid. Instead you should discuss "what-economy-is-best-in-this-particular-situation-with-this-particular-goal-in-mind."
Also, economy is not about just commerce (gold, research), but about every resource you produce (food, production, culture, GP points etc.).
Now, as you do realize economy is a tool... to study "pure" economies in order to understand their strengths and weaknesses will help you apply them to your games in order to help you win it...
Yours Sincerely
Kjotleik of Norway
