What do you think is the best starting industry for a new republic on realistic mode?
Is it coal mining and refining for electricity and export and then steel? Or perhaps the pure profit of raw bauxite export? Maybe oil refining is your cup of tea.
Share your thoughts, comrades.
Importing hazardous waste.
Then probably food, clothes, meat.
A college town is also really important at the beginning. Research has changed the game a lot.