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Old 04-23-2017, 07:55 PM   #27
jason taylor
 
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Default Re: Post Apocalyptic Economics

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Originally Posted by Boomerang View Post
This thread is for discussing possible economic systems and currencies for the types of post apocalyptic, after the end scenarios featured in RPGs.

I think gold would be a good currency option for the basis of an after the end economy. When I get a minute I will detail why I think that.
How is security provided? This seems a sidenote but it is relevant. If for instance there is a neofeudal system, the economy becomes more "guardian" style; with more emphasis on gift exchange and less on fungible resources.
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