December, 119bc

 

*Profit Ratio is the earnings per year divided by the price. A higher profit ratio indicates a better return on investment.

Higher than average demand means that over time, the item will increase in price and earnings. The earnings will increase faster than the price, leading to a more profitable item.

Lower than average demand means that over time, the item will decrease in price and earnings. The earnings will decrease faster than the price, leading to a less profitable item.

High profit rank means higher demand. Low profit rank means to lower demand

The fewer items that are owned the higher the demand (not enough goods/services in circulation). The more items that are owned, the lower the demand (too much goods/services in circulation). So, if there are 0 available of an item, chances are that the demand will be lower (and the earnings will fall as a result).

The state of the Roman Economy also affects demand, there is a varying demand bonus for any state above Neutral, and a varying penalty for any value below Neutral.

The Roman marketplace is the center of Rome's economy. Though the nation may also effect Rome's economy there is no doubt this is the heart of the Empire. Your piece of the pie is not assured. You must learn how to take your peice and how to make it bigger. It will not be easy and everything can at times be against you but you must strive and overcome and grow wealthy. If not for you, then for your children's sake.

Remeber that if you go into debt, your holdings will be automatically be sold once your debt exceeds 20,000c

Also note that taxes are taken out of your yearly income, as well as the 10c per slave it costs to maintain slaves and property taxes. It is very important to have items that will earn you money!