Economic technologies are crucial for boosting your resource gathering rates and overall economic efficiency. These upgrades are primarily researched at your Town Center, Storehouses, Lumber Camps, and Mining Camps. Investing in these early can provide a significant long-term advantage.
- Town Center: 'Hand Axe' (Wood gathering), 'Pickaxe' (Gold gathering), 'Hunting Dogs' (hunting speed), 'Irrigation' (farm food gathering).
- Storehouse: Further upgrades to Wood and Gold gathering efficiency.
- Lumber Camp: 'Bow Saw', 'Two-Man Saw' (Wood gathering).
- Mining Camp: 'Shaft Mine', 'Gold Mine' (Gold gathering).
- Market: 'Caravan' (trade route efficiency), 'Coinage' (reduces market tax).
- Dock: 'Fishing Net' (fishing ship gathering rate), 'Shipwright' (reduces ship cost).
Prioritize these upgrades based on your current resource needs and map availability. For example, on a water map, 'Fishing Net' is a high priority. Always keep your Villagers busy and ensure you have enough drop-off points to maximize the benefit of these technologies.