Economy represents the raw strength of your society's economy. Increasing this value will increase your Energy flow. -3: -2 energy each base -2: -1 energy each base -1: -1 energy at HQ 0: Standard energy rates 1: +1 energy each base 2: +1 energy each square! 3: +1 energy each square; +1 commerce rating!! 4: +1 energy/sq; +2 energy/base; +2 commerce!!! 5: +1 energy/sq; +4 energy/base; +3 commerce!!!!