New Player (White Giant)

Hi, I have recently registered for a full membership and just have a few simple questions if anyone would be kind enough to answer them?

1) What is the benefit of 0% tax rate? I understand that corporations would have more incentive to set up shop in your nation, but to my understanding you wouldn't be making money off them anyways..?

2)In education priorities, is there a difference between 120 total and say 200 total if all the ratios are still the same?

3) Does government type affect anything?

4) I do not quite understand how Social Security works in the game. Could someone please explain it?

Well that's about all that has been puzzling me. I would greatly appreciate the help!

Actually I do have one more quick question to add to the list!

5) Does geography effect the game at all? I mean both in terms of lakes, rocks, sand, greenery etc. as well as positioning on a shoreline, completely inland etc.

Thanks!

Hi Buchanan

1) The CEO corps in your country do not only pay taxes, they also pay for 'country resources used'. Without going into the whys and wherefores, the amount you earn in country resources used will go up with lower taxes and your country generally makes more money out of the corps that way.

2) If education priorities are set to total above 120 they will screw up completely. Under 120 is ok (although you will generate fewer professionals) but over 120 is a very bad idea.

3) No, government type is just a conceit for now, although the GMs have plans for the future. It won't happen for a while though.

4) Afaik, Social security affects the amount of unemployment benefit you pay to your unemployed workers (higher SS means you spend more money) but also affects how content your population is. That isn't a problem unless it is set very low, at which point you get civ