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StalEF at 09:21, 16 July 2024

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 *'''Contract Tax'''<br>When finishing a contract, the participants that receives payment will be taxed
 *'''Direct Transfer Tax'''<br>From bank account to bank account. People might transfer directly to each other in order to prevent being taxed. But if you tax this too much, using multiple bank accounts for the same player will be useless. Normally, the tax evasion risk is not big, so you better keep this tax low or even zero.
 [[Category: Game concepts]]
 [[de:Regierung]]

StalEF at 04:28, 11 July 2024

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	Keep those three facts in mind when trying to apply real world theories (same is valid for economical topics).		Keep those three facts in mind when trying to apply real world theories (same is valid for economical topics).

	A major concern for many governments is how to distribute the [[currency]] they have collected as taxes.		A major concern for many governments is how to distribute the [[Economy#Currency\|currency]] they have collected as taxes.
	Hoarding has either no effect (for player credit) or slows down and finally stops the economy (government minted global currency).		Hoarding has either no effect (for player credit) or slows down and finally stops the economy (government minted global currency).
	One way to distribute money can be by offering public contracts (e.g. for building roads or public buildings).		One way to distribute money can be by offering public contracts (e.g. for building roads or public buildings).

StalEF at 11:39, 13 June 2024

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	The voting itself is done in the [[Web Interface]]. There, a comment function can also be used to discuss the individual elections and optionally substantiate the argument with statistical evidence (in the form of graphs).		The voting itself is done in the [[Web Interface]]. There, a comment function can also be used to discuss the individual elections and optionally substantiate the argument with statistical evidence (in the form of graphs).
	== Laws ==		== Laws ==
	~~{{Main\|Laws\|Law Examples\|}}~~
	Laws are proposed at a [[Court]]. They are a comprehensive tool to influence the game mechanics of the eco server. Players can define rules via a simple "if X happens, then do Y" ruleset, which - if the law takes effect - will be applied to all players on the server.		Laws are proposed at a [[Court]]. They are a comprehensive tool to influence the game mechanics of the eco server. Players can define rules via a simple "if X happens, then do Y" ruleset, which - if the law takes effect - will be applied to all players on the server.

StalEF at 11:31, 13 June 2024

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	~~{{Contentneeded}}~~
	In Eco world, players can group together to create the leadership of the world they are on. '''Governments''' can range from extremely overbearing and intrusive to very minimalist based on how the players would like their government to act. As of now the government is responsible for the whole planet. Only one government can be active (which one is determined by house volume and tier of the room around the [[Capitol]]).		In Eco world, players can group together to create the leadership of the world they are on. '''Governments''' can range from extremely overbearing and intrusive to very minimalist based on how the players would like their government to act. As of now the government is responsible for the whole planet. Only one government can be active (which one is determined by house volume and tier of the room around the [[Capitol]]).

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	Sometimes, government sets up laws that pay people money for placing roads in certain areas of the map.		Sometimes, government sets up laws that pay people money for placing roads in certain areas of the map.
	==Constitution==		==Constitution==
	~~{{Main\|Constitution}}~~
	The Constitution is the start of a new government. It defines the basic process for elections. The predefined Constitution is a basic democracy, which means that all changes to Laws, Demographics, District Maps, Elected Titles, Executive Actions and the Election Process must be approved by a majority of all players. These rules can be changed before the constitution is proposed.		The Constitution is the start of a new government. It defines the basic process for elections. The predefined Constitution is a basic democracy, which means that all changes to Laws, Demographics, District Maps, Elected Titles, Executive Actions and the Election Process must be approved by a majority of all players. These rules can be changed before the constitution is proposed.

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	How the election process of a law works is determined by the constitution.		How the election process of a law works is determined by the constitution.
	== Elected Titles ==		== Elected Titles ==
	~~{{Main\|Elected Titles\|}}~~
	Elected Titles are defined in the [[Government Office]]. A popular example would be a head of state (e.g. President).		Elected Titles are defined in the [[Government Office]]. A popular example would be a head of state (e.g. President).

	Elected Titles can be granted a variety of rights, such as access to the treasury. In addition, the Elected Title can be used in other modules of the government (e.g. to give the President veto rights over proposed laws).		Elected Titles can be granted a variety of rights, such as access to the treasury. In addition, the Elected Title can be used in other modules of the government (e.g. to give the President veto rights over proposed laws).
	==Treasury & Taxes==		==Treasury & Taxes==
	~~{{Main\|Treasury}}~~
	There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:		There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:
	*'''Sales Tax'''<br>Customer pays tax for everything they sell, store owner pays tax for everything a customer sells, reducing total transaction outcome by equalizing selling and buying will not reduce tax		*'''Sales Tax'''<br>Customer pays tax for everything they sell, store owner pays tax for everything a customer sells, reducing total transaction outcome by equalizing selling and buying will not reduce tax

StalEF at 05:00, 21 May 2024

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	*'''Contract Tax'''<br>When finishing a contract, the participants that receives payment will be taxed		*'''Contract Tax'''<br>When finishing a contract, the participants that receives payment will be taxed
	*'''Direct Transfer Tax'''<br>From bank account to bank account. People might transfer directly to each other in order to prevent being taxed. But if you tax this too much, using multiple bank accounts for the same player will be useless. Normally, the tax evasion risk is not big, so you better keep this tax low or even zero.		*'''Direct Transfer Tax'''<br>From bank account to bank account. People might transfer directly to each other in order to prevent being taxed. But if you tax this too much, using multiple bank accounts for the same player will be useless. Normally, the tax evasion risk is not big, so you better keep this tax low or even zero.
	~~==See Also==~~
	~~<dpl>~~
	~~category = Government~~
	~~ordermethod = title~~
	~~notnamespace = Template~~
	~~</dpl>~~
	[[Category: Game concepts]]		[[Category: Game concepts]]
	[[de:Regierung]]		[[de:Regierung]]

Legendary2k: /* Treasury & Taxes */

2021-07-30T16:09:01Z

Treasury & Taxes

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	There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:		There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:
	*'''Sales Tax'''<br>Customer pays tax for everything they sell, store owner pays tax for everything a customer sells, reducing total transaction outcome by equalizing selling and buying will not reduce tax		*'''Sales Tax'''<br>Customer pays tax for everything they sell, store owner pays tax for everything a customer sells, reducing total transaction outcome by equalizing selling and buying will not reduce tax
	*'''Crafting Fee Tax'''<br>When using a crafting ~~table of someone else and~~ the owner ~~requires you to pay a fee, then they have to pay tax for that~~		*'''Crafting Fee Tax'''<br>When charging a fee for using their crafting station, the owner will be taxed
	*'''Contract Tax'''<br>When finishing a contract, the participants ~~getting payed~~ will be taxed		*'''Contract Tax'''<br>When finishing a contract, the participants that receives payment will be taxed
	*'''Direct Transfer Tax'''<br>From bank account to bank account. People might transfer directly to each other in order to prevent being taxed. But if you tax this too much, using multiple bank accounts for the same player will be useless. Normally, the tax evasion risk is not big, so you better keep this tax low or even zero.		*'''Direct Transfer Tax'''<br>From bank account to bank account. People might transfer directly to each other in order to prevent being taxed. But if you tax this too much, using multiple bank accounts for the same player will be useless. Normally, the tax evasion risk is not big, so you better keep this tax low or even zero.
	==See Also==		==See Also==

162.158.102.12: Fixed typo /* Elected Titels */

2021-05-20T14:09:39Z

Fixed typo Elected Titels

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	How the election process of a law works is determined by the constitution.		How the election process of a law works is determined by the constitution.
	== Elected ~~Titels~~ ==		== Elected Titles ==
	{{Main\|Elected Titles\|}}		{{Main\|Elected Titles\|}}
	Elected Titles are defined in the [[Government Office]]. A popular example would be a head of state (e.g. President).		Elected Titles are defined in the [[Government Office]]. A popular example would be a head of state (e.g. President).

Silsha at 13:30, 2 May 2021

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	{{Contentneeded}}		{{Contentneeded}}
	In Eco world, players can group together to create the leadership of the world they are on. Governments can range from extremely overbearing and intrusive to very minimalist based on how the players would like their government to act. As of ~~right~~ now ~~(version 9.2)~~ the government is responsible for the whole planet. Only one government can be active (which one is determined by house volume and tier of the room around the [[~~constitution table~~]]).		In Eco world, players can group together to create the leadership of the world they are on. '''Governments''' can range from extremely overbearing and intrusive to very minimalist based on how the players would like their government to act. As of now the government is responsible for the whole planet. Only one government can be active (which one is determined by house volume and tier of the room around the [[Capitol]]).

	A governments main methods of interacting with the world is through [[Laws]] which can be set and altered by players who are permitted by the law to do so, and Taxes which can encourage or discourage certain actions based on what the government wants.		A governments main methods of interacting with the world is through [[Laws]] which can be set and altered by players who are permitted by the law to do so, and Taxes which can encourage or discourage certain actions based on what the government wants.

	In theory ~~you~~ can create any type of government (democracy, dictatorship(->autocracy) , oligarchy, monarchy, technocracy).		In theory one can create any type of government (democracy, dictatorship (autocracy), oligarchy, monarchy, technocracy).
	But since Eco starts as a ~~very~~ basic democracy ~~(everyone can vote)~~, ~~democracy~~ is ~~very~~ likely to sustain~~, some other forms of government might happen, some are very unlikely to happen~~.		But since Eco starts as a basic democracy and a change must be approved by a majority of the players, it is most likely to sustain a democracy.

	Government and politics in Eco is similar to the real world. BUT:		Government and politics in Eco is similar to the real world. BUT:
	* players in Eco have a real life		*players in Eco have a real life
	* players in Eco can always decide to leave the server and play on a different one		*players in Eco can always decide to leave the server and play on a different one
	* societies in Eco are quite small in general. Social effects will probably differ from real world (bigger impact, more dynamic)		*societies in Eco are quite small in general. Social effects will probably differ from real world (bigger impact, more dynamic)
	Keep those three facts in mind when trying to apply real world theories (same is valid for economical topics).		Keep those three facts in mind when trying to apply real world theories (same is valid for economical topics).

	A major concern for many governments is how to distribute the currency they have collected as taxes.		A major concern for many governments is how to distribute the [[currency]] they have collected as taxes.
	Hoarding has either no effect (for player credit) or slows down and finally stops the economy (government minted global currency).		Hoarding has either no effect (for player credit) or slows down and finally stops the economy (government minted global currency).
	One way to distribute money can be ~~buy~~ offering public contracts (e.g. for building roads or public buildings).		One way to distribute money can be by offering public contracts (e.g. for building roads or public buildings).
	Sometimes, government sets up laws that pay people money for placing roads in certain areas of the map.		Sometimes, government sets up laws that pay people money for placing roads in certain areas of the map.
	== Elections ==		==Constitution==
			{{Main\|Constitution}}
			The Constitution is the start of a new government. It defines the basic process for elections. The predefined Constitution is a basic democracy, which means that all changes to Laws, Demographics, District Maps, Elected Titles, Executive Actions and the Election Process must be approved by a majority of all players. These rules can be changed before the constitution is proposed.

			A constitution is defined in a [[Capitol]]. Once the constitution has been proposed, all players have 24 hours to vote on it. If the majority of players have voted "yes", the constitution becomes effective.
			==Elections==
	The currently active constitution defines how elections work. If there is no constitution, a vote for a new constitution works as follows:		The currently active constitution defines how elections work. If there is no constitution, a vote for a new constitution works as follows:
	Every player has 24h to vote "Yes" or "No". If 24h are over, or more then 50% of the players voted yes, the constitution will be accepted.		Every player has 24h to vote "Yes" or "No". If 24h are over, or more then 50% of the players voted yes, the constitution will be accepted.

	Elections ~~can be started~~ at a [[~~Ballot Box~~]]. ~~They are also used for title elections (e.g. president~~).		Elections are usually initiated at the appropriate government table ([[Government Office]], [[Court]], etc.). Elections for Elected Titles, on the other hand, are started at a [[Ballot Box]]. At the ballot box, any qualified player can run for an office for which an election is being held.

	~~The voting itself is done in~~ the [[~~Web Interface~~]]. ~~This place~~ can ~~also be used to discuss about the election. If it is a title~~ election~~, a preferential voting system~~ is being ~~used. Players may rank their candidates by order of preference~~.
	~~== Constitution ==~~
	~~{{Main\|Constitution}}~~

	The ~~constitution defines~~ the ~~system of~~ a ~~government. It defines~~ the ~~processes on how to propose~~ and ~~vote for laws, elected titles, demographics, constitutional amendments, district maps, executive actions and election processes~~. Laws are ~~not directly impacted by~~ the ~~constitution~~, ~~however~~ the ~~constitution changes how laws are being made and changed~~.		The voting itself is done in the [[Web Interface]]. There, a comment function can also be used to discuss the individual elections and optionally substantiate the argument with statistical evidence (in the form of graphs).
			== Laws ==
			{{Main\|Laws\|Law Examples\|}}
			Laws are proposed at a [[Court]]. They are a comprehensive tool to influence the game mechanics of the eco server. Players can define rules via a simple "if X happens, then do Y" ruleset, which - if the law takes effect - will be applied to all players on the server.

	~~A constitution~~ is ~~defined in a [[Capitol]]~~.		For example, it is possible to tax or even prevent the hunting of certain animals or confiscate the properties of inactive players.

	~~'''Missing information:''' are laws independent from~~ a constitution~~? Will they kept active if~~ a ~~new constitution is in place?~~		How the election process of a law works is determined by the constitution.
			== Elected Titels ==
			{{Main\|Elected Titles\|}}
			Elected Titles are defined in the [[Government Office]]. A popular example would be a head of state (e.g. President).

	== Treasury & Taxes ==		Elected Titles can be granted a variety of rights, such as access to the treasury. In addition, the Elected Title can be used in other modules of the government (e.g. to give the President veto rights over proposed laws).
			==Treasury & Taxes==
			{{Main\|Treasury}}
	There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:		There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:
	* Sales Tax ~~(customer~~ pays tax for everything they sell, store owner pays tax for everything a customer sells, reducing total transaction outcome by equalizing selling and buying will not reduce tax)		*'''Sales Tax'''<br>Customer pays tax for everything they sell, store owner pays tax for everything a customer sells, reducing total transaction outcome by equalizing selling and buying will not reduce tax
	* Crafting Fee Tax ~~(when~~ using a crafting table of someone else and the owner requires you to pay a fee, then they have to pay tax for that)		*'''Crafting Fee Tax'''<br>When using a crafting table of someone else and the owner requires you to pay a fee, then they have to pay tax for that
	* Contract Tax ~~(when~~ finishing a contract, the participants getting payed will be taxed)		*'''Contract Tax'''<br>When finishing a contract, the participants getting payed will be taxed
	* Direct Transfer Tax ~~(from~~ bank account to bank account). People might transfer directly to each other in order to prevent being taxed. But if you tax this too much, using multiple bank accounts for the same player will be useless. Normally, the tax evasion risk is not big, so you better keep this tax low or even zero.		*'''Direct Transfer Tax'''<br>From bank account to bank account. People might transfer directly to each other in order to prevent being taxed. But if you tax this too much, using multiple bank accounts for the same player will be useless. Normally, the tax evasion risk is not big, so you better keep this tax low or even zero.
			==See Also==
			<dpl>
			category = Government
			ordermethod = title
			notnamespace = Template
			</dpl>
	[[Category: Game concepts]]		[[Category: Game concepts]]
	[[de:Regierung]]		[[de:Regierung]]

Uwap: Better description for constitutions

2021-04-28T18:37:45Z

Better description for constitutions

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	== Constitution ==		== Constitution ==
	{{Main\|Constitution}}		{{Main\|Constitution}}
	The ~~[[Constitution]]~~ defines the system of a government. It defines ~~titles (e.g. president, secretary),~~ the ~~elections~~ for laws ~~and~~ titles and ~~permissions for different titles~~.
	Laws are not directly impacted by the constitution~~. But~~ the constitution changes how laws are being made and changed.		The constitution defines the system of a government. It defines the processes on how to propose and vote for laws, elected titles, demographics, constitutional amendments, district maps, executive actions and election processes. Laws are not directly impacted by the constitution, however the constitution changes how laws are being made and changed.

			A constitution is defined in a [[Capitol]].

	'''Missing information:''' are laws independent from a constitution? Will they kept active if a new constitution is in place?		'''Missing information:''' are laws independent from a constitution? Will they kept active if a new constitution is in place?

	== Treasury & Taxes ==		== Treasury & Taxes ==
	There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:		There are currently 4 types of taxes, all of which are deposited directly into the [[Treasury]] bank account:

Silsha: /* Constitution */

2021-04-28T18:32:10Z

Constitution

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	The voting itself is done in the [[Web Interface]]. This place can also be used to discuss about the election. If it is a title election, a preferential voting system is being used. Players may rank their candidates by order of preference.		The voting itself is done in the [[Web Interface]]. This place can also be used to discuss about the election. If it is a title election, a preferential voting system is being used. Players may rank their candidates by order of preference.
	== Constitution ==		== Constitution ==
			{{Main\|Constitution}}
	The [[Constitution]] defines the system of a government. It defines titles (e.g. president, secretary), the elections for laws and titles and permissions for different titles.		The [[Constitution]] defines the system of a government. It defines titles (e.g. president, secretary), the elections for laws and titles and permissions for different titles.
	Laws are not directly impacted by the constitution. But the constitution changes how laws are being made and changed.		Laws are not directly impacted by the constitution. But the constitution changes how laws are being made and changed.

	'''Missing information:''' are laws independent from a constitution? Will they kept active if a new constitution is in place?		'''Missing information:''' are laws independent from a constitution? Will they kept active if a new constitution is in place?
	== Treasury & Taxes ==		== Treasury & Taxes ==