Economic decisions

This article is accurate for the latest versions of EU3, Napoleon’s Ambition, In Nomine, Heir to the Throne and Divine Wind.

For the event of the same name see: Events for republics#Economic decisions

Economic decisions country decisions for improving the economy.

Pass Liquor Act

Introduce regulations for the sale of gin by imposing licence fees for any gin retailer and prohibit them from selling to unlicensed merchants.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions: Must be Christian	Acquisition conditions: Innovative vs Narrowminded ≥ 1 Rule Administrative skill ≥ 6 Has at least one Treasurer or Collector
Effects: Global Tax = +3% Stability cost = +4%	AI behavior: None

Pass Joint-Stock Companies Act

Prevent minor non-charter companies from competing with the Indian Trade Company by forbidding non-authorised joint-stock companies.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions: Has established trade company (e.g. East Indian Trade Company)	Acquisition conditions: Available after year 1700 Trade efficiency ≥ 50% Either Monthly income at least 100 Trade income at least 40%
Effects: Mercantilism vs. Free Trade -1 Merchant Compete Chance = +3% Trade Efficiency = +2% Merchant Cost = +4%	AI behavior: None

Pass Merchant Shipping Act

Impose a limit on shipowner's liability in regards to damaged or lost goods due to robbery, embezzlement or fire.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions: Have at least one port Have national idea Merchant Adventures Have national idea National Trade Policy	Acquisition conditions: Trade efficiency is at least 50%
Effects: -1 Mercantilism/Free Trade Get the country modifier The Merchant Shipping Act indefinitely, giving: +5% Trade Efficiency -3% Global Tax Modifier	AI behavior: None

Pass Court of Wards and Liveries Act

Establish a court of wards and liveries that will be responsible for the administration of tax collection and feudal dues. The court will also handle all issues related to wardship and livery.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions: Available to Feudal Monarchy	Acquisition conditions: Serfdom vs Free Subjects < -2 Administration skill ≥ 7 Centralization vs Decentralization < -2
Effects: Serfdom vs Free subjects -1 Global Tax Modifier = +5% Global Revolt Risk = +1%	AI behavior: None

Agricultural Cultivation

Maximise crop output by shifting focus from small-scale farms to the establishment of large plantations.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions: Have the national idea Shrewd Commerce Practice Have at least level 30 in Production Tech	Acquisition conditions: Have at least 50% Production efficiency Have a Natural Scientist or Alderman advisor Either: At least 2 provinces producing coffee At least 2 provinces producing cotton At least 2 provinces producing sugar At least 2 provinces producing tobacco At least 2 provinces producing wine At least 2 provinces producing spices At least 5 provinces producing grain
Effects: Get the country modifier Agricultural Cultivations indefinitely, giving: +4% Production Efficiency +4% Trade Efficiency +6% Technology Cost	AI behavior: None

Pass Importation Act

Minimize competition for locally produced goods by restricting the type and amount of goods that are allowed to be sold or imported to local centres of trade.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions: Have either National Trade Policy or Shrewd Commerce Practice	Acquisition conditions: Have a Centre of Trade Have Production Efficiency above 50%
Effects: Mercantilism vs. Free_Trade -1 Add modified The Importation Act which gives Trade Efficiency +6% Compete Chance Abroad -4% Trade Income Modifier +6% Technology cost +6%	AI behavior: None

Pass Mining Act

Increase efficiency by allowing private enterprises to handle all aspects of mining without any governmental involvement, except when it comes to taxation of course.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions:	Acquisition conditions: Mercantilism vs Free Trade ≤ -1 At least one province producing either copper, gold or iron Government Tech ≥ 31 A Sheriff advisor A Tax Assessor
Effects: Mercantilism vs Free Trade -1 Global Tax Modifier = +5% Production Efficiency = +6% Merchants = -0.04 Merchant Placement Chance = -3% Merchant Compete Chance = -3%	AI behavior: None

Implement The Gold Standard

Let other nations debase their currencies all they want—ours shall be pegged to the enduring value of pure gold, and be recognized across the world as a trusted medium of exchange. Be wary, however, of breaking established trusts.		Type: Country
Visibility conditions: Government technology 30	Acquisition conditions: Have a gold producing province Inflation under 10 Master of the Mint
Effects: Inflation reduction 0.04 per year	AI behavior: None