Sentient Econometrics (SMAC)

For all the sophistication of its mathematical models, Planetary Economics proved no better at predicting the actions of markets and populations than Wall Street prognosticators of 20th Century Earth -- there are too many unknown variables with unforeseeable consequences. Proponents of Sentient Econometrics take the best ‘intelligent computers’ developed under Digital Sentience and set them to identifying these variables and predicting their consequences. Under their diligent efforts, economics finally becomes a true science.
== Miscellaneous effects ==
Increases Energy output through Commerce.
Reduces maintenance costs of Recreation Commons from 1 to 0 Energy per turn.