How are trade prices calculated?
Rico Jansen writes: “The prices to buy and sell are not fixed (they change over time) and can differ across the entire known BC-universe. The prices are determined by the economy on the planet/moon. More precisely, prices are dependant on the inflation level and technology class of the economy on the planet/moon. There is no difference in buy and sell prices. You will not loose money if you somehow bought too much of an item.” Manual appendix S includes the technology class and standard price of all trade goods. Manual appendix E shows the technology level, technology class, and initial inflation rate for each station. Technology level affects the overall availability of goods. Technology class is the specialty of the station – normally one of AD(vanced), H(igh)T(ech), AG(riculture), M(i)N(erals), or RO(botics). Inflation values are shown 0-5 in the appendix – actual inflation values multiply these by ten – for example, 4 indicates 40%. Rico Jansen continues: “Prices are determined by
