I moved the post below from one thread to another to help keep it organized. I didn't realize I had posted this in the wrong thread, my mistake
MOVED (originally posted Mar. 07th, 2009): I'm worried about the happiness level of our people. Because our economy is robust and our treasury is full, I think prority needs to be given to housing. I feel we should increasing housing to satisfy both our current population as well as the expected population from all the buildings slated to be built, as well as all labor slots open, yet still unfilled. I have a nagging feeling that housing scores are keeping the overall happiness levels low, low enough to cause one person to become a rebel. Should this trend continue, we may have to think about increasing our military presence on the island. This could throw a wrench in my plans to help boost our economy even more.
I'll be Minister for District 4: Del Maya Cap.UPDATE: Truely, El Meck & my services have helped bring our country out of the poor house. However, as stated above, I feel we need to dedicate the 60's to improving the quality of life for all Enrosians (lol I keep wanting to say Tropicans
) as well as updating economy from
Gathering to
Manufacturing. These two steps can be done at the same time, in my opinion, so I feel our money should be spent on these things first:
Housing
Entertainment
Healthcare
Manufacturing JobsI realize we have the 1st three things, I'm simply stating we need more so that
ALL Enrosians have access to decent housing (Tenements, at the least), entertainment hubs, & healthcare facilities. This, along with the "Food For The People" edict (El Meck's department, so it's ultimately up to him) should help raise the happiness a great deal; enough, I hope, to prevent further people from joining the rebel's cause. Along with options to move their station in life by getting a highschool degree & decent manufacturing job should also raise the happiness as well as job quality. Therefore, I am budgeting 50% of our GNP for this.
Total GNP: $42,000 (Rounded Up From $41,946)
Budget 50%: $21,000
However, I am planning for the worse as well and I am budgeting 25% of our GNP to be reserved for, and spent on, National Security of all types; Armorys, Gaurd Towers, Military Bases, Military Edicts, Miltary pay/pay raises, & finally, housing.
Total GNP: $42,000 (Rounded Up From $41,946)
Budget 25%: $10,500
Finally, we can't forget about everything else on our plate; building up our infrastructure & general sector (Roads, Construction/Teamser Offices, Gov. Buildings, etc) further as well as continuing to expand our base economic sector (Resource Gathering). It's my opinion, however, that this has been built up greatly the last decade, & as such I am budgeting the remaining 25% of our GNP for this.
Total GNP: $42,000 (Rounded Up From $41,946)
Budget 25%: $10,500
OVERALL: This is a combination report, from your
Minister of Finance, for the decade of 1960 as well as the next following 2 years (before the NEXT updated 2 year report). Once that is brought to my attention, I will post my budget once all other Ministers have given their opinions about the country's progress thus far.
Also, I will get working on the Minister Pay set-up as well as working on my section of the "Decadal Report". I have yet to download the game & run it to do so. Cap, if you could PM me with the most current "Saved Game" so I can do that I would appreciate it.
