Relativistic Markets is a technology on the Diplomacy and Trading technology tree with a research cost of 300 . It unlocks some Diplomatic Options, requires research in Relativistic Economics, and allows further research in Xenominerology.
"The value of a good or service has traditionally depended on simple, two-dimensional models involving supply and demand. However, the ability to move through space-time in unusual ways requires re-thinking of traditional market structures and commodity pricing. Without these forms of advanced, 'hard' economic theory, interstellar trade remains a risky game of chance. With them, it remains a slightly less risky game of chance."
Note[]
For the Harmony, this technology has a research cost of 680 and instead allows further research in Inter-Species HR.
Alien Security[]
Unlocks
- Open Borders
- Trade Dust (Flat Fee)
- Trade Dust (Per Turn)
- Trade Technology
- Trade Star System
- Trade Resource
"A natural next step in opening diplomatic and trade relations is to ensure that traveling members of any species will be welcomed in a way that is healthy and secure for all parties -- from hygiene to cultural preferences to body armor."
Alien Security (Harmony)[]
Unlocks
"A natural next step in opening diplomatic and trade relations is to ensure that traveling members of any species will be welcomed in a way that is healthy and secure for all parties -- from hygiene to cultural preferences to body armor."