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Urcea's economy is divided into forty statutory industries; within these industries, every firm and their workers are federated together into [[Guilds (Urcea)|guilds]]. Unlike many other industrialized countries, much of Urcea's economic regulation takes the form of self-regulation within the guilds. The guilds, which feature equal representation between employers and labor, are responsible for setting labor conditions, minimum wage, and other related policy areas. Most guilds also pool resources in order to provide benefits of some form, reducing the burden of businesses within the guild while simultaneously providing sound retirements and, in some cases, health insurance, for its members. Urcea's guilds exercise wide authority over the economy, as they not only self-regulate but also are responsible for approving any proposed trade deals with foreign nations. The guilds are assembled with elected representatives for each guild in the [[Gildertach]], Urcea's upper legislative chamber, and in the Gildertach they have the limited authority to approve or disapprove trade laws and the ability to change the guild law, under which the guilds are governed. Because of the guild system and the nation's economic philosophy, Urcea enjoys low class antipathy and relatively low income inequality.

Arms manufacturing is one of the nation's largest industries, providing military equipment both for the [[Urcean military]] and militaries abroad.

 

Agriculture is a major industry in Urcea. Urcea's fair climate and sweeping plains, particularly within [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]] are perfect for growing both wheat and maize, and the country exports both of these in large numbers, particularly to countries circling the [[Odoneru Ocean]]. As a consequence of the wheat surplus, the dairy industry became large in the 19th century and is another important sector in the economy today, with milk being another major export besides being consumed in most homes across the country. Another sector that benefits from the nation's agricultural strength is beer production, and in the province of Goldvale hops and wheat for brewing purposes are grown in large quantities. Goldvale's Upriver Brewing Company produces [[Royal Billion]], which is Urcea's best selling beer. In the south of Urcea, and especially in [[Canaery]], wine production is a major industry. Urcea is home to the world's largest honeybee population due in part to the country's abundant agricultural lands, which provide ample food sources for the bees, as well as the government's efforts to protect and conserve honeybee populations. As a result, Urcea is one of the world's leading producers of honey and other bee-related products, and its honey is known for its high quality and distinctive flavor.

Housing is a both a major industry and a cultural idea in Urcea, with real estate development and other housing-adjacent sectors forming a major portion of the economy; analysts valued their total economic impact as 10% of Urcea's gross domestic product in 2025. Much of Urcea's housing stock was built within the last century and a half due to the combined effects of war, redevelopment, scientific advancements allowing for expansion of habitable areas (particularly in the tropical south of Urcea), and continued settlement of areas by [[Ómestaderoi]]. As a society, Urceans view {{wp|single family housing}} within close proximity to extended family as the "ideal of home", enforced by both cultural norms and {{wp|Catholic social teaching|Catholic views}} on the value of {{wp|Distributism|widespread property ownership within society}}. Throughout much of the 20th century and especially following the [[Second Great War]], these ideals lead to [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]], Urcea's central plain, to be largely redeveloped as {{wp|suburban sprawl}}, although a renewed focus on extended family-oriented exurban development came about during the late 1980s and was enshrined into law in 2002. [[Disurbanism]] and related ideologies are popular within Urcean society, and a general distrust and suspicion of high-density areas is widespread within society. With the exception of [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] due to its historical and religious connotations, a majority of Urceans have expressed concern about urbanist philosophies from abroad being imported in Urcea. Urcea's zoning laws are largely determined by provincial and local governments, though national laws severely limit the construction of {{wp|Tower block|tower blocks}}.