Economy of Alstin
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| Currency | United Republic Dollar ($) |
|---|---|
| Occidental Calendar | |
Trade organisations | WTO CSTU SCFTA |
Country group | Developed/Advanced High-income economy Welfare state |
| Statistics | |
| Population | 166,905,948 |
| GDP |  $11,003 trillion |
| GDP rank | 7th |
GDP growth | 1.69% (2037) |
GDP per capita | $65,921.19 |
GDP per capita rank | 3nd |
GDP by sector | Agriculture: 1.5% Manufacturing: 26.9% Services: 71.6% |
GDP by component |
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| Template:DecreaseNeutral 1.7% (2037) | |
Population below poverty line |  4.9% (2037) |
| 29.4 very high | |
 0.964 very high | |
Labour force | 118,369,246 75.4% employment rate (2036) |
| Unemployment |  2.68% |
Average gross salary | $5,493.43 monthly |
Main industries | List
|
| Very easy (2036) | |
| External | |
| Exports | $1,317,409,606,891 (11.97% of GDP) |
Export goods | Manufactured goods: 76% Fuels/mining products: 15% Agricultural products: 9% |
Main export partners | |
| Imports | $1,024,343,716,382 (9.31% of GDP) |
Import goods | Manufactured goods: 72% Fuels/mining products: 13% Agricultural products: 15% |
Main import partners | |
FDI stock | Inward: $849 billion Outward: $728 billion |
| $394.06 billion | |
Gross external debt | $2.14 trillion |
| Public finances | |
| 19.4% of GDP | |
| Revenues | $1.740 trillion |
| Expenses | $1.875 trillion |
| Economic aid | donor: ODA, $10.4 billion |
| Songun Credit Group: AAA Outlook: Stable Western Mutual: AAA (domestic) AAA (foreign) Outlook: Stable | |
Foreign reserves | $285 billion |
All values, unless otherwise stated, are in US dollars. | |
The Economy of the United Republic of Alstin is a highly-developed mixed economy with state ownership in certain areas/industries. As of 2036, Alstin boasts a GDP of over $11 trillion, making it the second largest national economy in Crona behind Tierrador, and the 7th-largest in the world. The United Republic also has the world's third-largest GDP per capita, at just under $66,000. Since the 1992 Recession, the U.R. has seen consistent economic and total GDP growth after the 1992 Recession, which, combined with significant economic growth thoughout South Crona, reinforced Alstin's status as a global economic power as the 21st century dawned. The United Republic is a founding member of various trade organizations, such as the WTO, CSTU and SCFTA.
The United Republic has one of the most globalized economies; One fueled by high productivity, well developed transportation infrastructure, and bountiful natural resources. Information technology is currently the nation's largest industry, followed by tourism, arms manufacturing, and book publishing. Mining and mineral extraction, oil and natural gas extraction, agriculture, banking and financial services, and other facets of the manufacturing sector are other important drivers of the Alstinian economy. Alstin is one of the world's largest exporter of goods, with an approximate trade surplus of $293.07 billion. Its largest trading partners are the Levantine Union, Tierrador, Cartadania, Daxia, Arcerion, Paulastra, The Cape, Kiravia, Pelaxia, and Caphiria. It has free trade agreements with several countries, including Tierrador and Arcerion (through the SCFTA), Kiravia, Pelaxia, Ogonkai, and several others that are in effect or under negotiation.
Alstin is home to numerous financial centers and economically-vital cities, such as Alstin City, Riverton, Deralveca City, Wheatley, Pressley, Dalton, Dawsbury, Gastineau, Washkau, Lakeshore, and Sedem Regni, among others. The country's principal securities exchange is the Alstin Stock Exchange, which is the largest stock exchange in Crona by market capitalization and trade volume; Other major exchanges include the Deralveca Stock Exchange, the Dawsbury Stock Exchange, and the Sedem Regni Stock Exchange. The U.R. is also home several major companies, such as the Emerson, Tyson Electronics, Riverton Bank, Talos Corporation, Stelline Robotics, Python, ABS, CEC, AT&C, FMC and Harris-LeMay. The official currency of the United Republic is the U.R. dollar, introduced in 1690, and frequently used internationally as a reserve currency, and in some countries, as a de facto currency.
Overview
Budget
Sectors
Primary
Agriculture
Main Article: Agriculture in Alstin
Mineral and petroleum extraction
Infrastructure
Main Articles: Energy in Alstin and Transportation in Alstin
In 2034, Alstin ranked 4th overall in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index, and 2nd in the infrastructure category.
The Alstinian energy market is about 8,600 terawatt hours per year. In 2030, 7% of this energy came from petroleum, 2% from coal, and 5% from natural gas. The remainder was supplied by nuclear and renewable energy sources; Primarily in the form of solar, wind, tidal energy sources nationally, with hydroelectric and geothermal energy sources being utilized in various provinces and territories.
The U.R.'s spending on roads has been considered large. The approximately 1.11 million kilometers of paved road, with traffic oriented as right-handed, are one of the major means of transportation. A single network of speed, divided, limited-access toll roads connects major cities and are operated by toll-collecting enterprises. New and used cars are inexpensive, and the Alstinian government has encouraged people to buy hybrid vehicles with car ownership fees and fuel levies used to promote energy-efficiency. Rail transport is a major means of transport in Alstin. Since privatization in 1984, dozens of Alstinian railway companies compete in regional, local and intercity passenger transportation markets. Some 360 high-speed Mercury trains connect major cities, while eighteen Alstinian cities have subway systems. In addition, there are about 1,200 freight trains in daily operation, with roughly a third of Alstinian freight trains operating on the Cronan mainland. All Alstinian trains are known for their safety and punctuality, with a delay of 90 seconds can be considered late for some train services.
There are 190 public airports in Alstin; the largest domestic airport, Alstin-Highwind International Airport in Alstin, is Crona's busiest airport. Other major international gateways include Washkau International Airport, Deralveca International Airport and Dawsbury International Airport. The Port of Alstin is the country's largest and busiest port, accounting for 10 percent of Alstin's trade value; Other major ports include Utopia, Deralveca, Pressley, Dawsbury, Kenway, and Gastineau.