Chapter 21, The Trap of the Economy

The development of the colonies only involved a small part of the Vienna Government's efforts, as the main focus remained on domestic issues.

After the Near East War ended, the Austrian economy's growth should have slowed, yet the capitalism's free market often behaves irrationally.

The entire economy of the New Holy Roman Empire was like an uncontrollable carriage, speeding uncontrollably forward; by this point, the brakes were no longer effective, leaving onlookers to watch as the carriage dashed further and further down the point of no return.

Government intervention in the market economy? Franz had no desire to shoulder the blame for detonating an economic crisis and indeed could not bear such a burden.

The general overcapacity of production in the capitalist world meant that no matter what measures were taken, an economic crisis would inevitably erupt.