Rare Earth Crisis

Rare Earth Crisis is a negative economy situation in Democracy 3 DLC Clones and Drones.

Description
Rare earth metals are necessary for a wide range of high tech products. Prices for these elements have risen significantly leading to supply bottlenecks and black markets. This crisis has a significant impact on productivity and our economy.

Warning
Economists warn you that the increased dependence on rare earth metals is leading to shortages in supply

All Clear
With the supply of rare earths secured, prices for these precious materials have stabilized.

Start Trigger
60%

Stop Trigger
40%

Cost
none

Simulation values

 * Foreign Relations, 0% to -20%
 * Technology, 0% to 80%, 6 inertia

Policies

 * Green Electronics Initiative, -10% to -27%, 1 inertia
 * Rare Earth Metal Mining, -10% to -30%, 3 inertia

Other

 * Default 10%
 * 2% per year

Simulation values

 * GDP, 0% to -8%
 * Productivity, -5% to -10%, 2 inertia

Situations

 * Technological Advantage, 0% to -1200% (Not a bug. It wipes out your Technological Advantage.
 * Uncompetitive Economy, 0% to 10%