Alternate Economy Concept

The following is inspired by a table in the Stars Without Number supplemental rule book, Skyward Steel. On page 53, the Budget Points By Population table created a standard for determining a planet's naval budget based on the living standard and population size. In the setting of Stars without Number, the upper tier standards of living—Elite and Peerless—no longer exist. However, I am including those here with what I consider the appropriate values might be. From this, a new planetary economy might develop.

Stars Without Numbers: Budget Points By Population

Living Standard	100 Thousand	1 Million	10 Million	100 Million	1 Billion
Slum	10	50	100	200	300
Poor	30	100	200	350	500
Common	50	150	300	500	700
Good	90	250	500	700	1,000
Elite	130	350	700	1,000	1,300
Peerless	190	550	1,100	1,200	1,750

Adjust the total BP based upon how close the population is to the next population tier. For example, a Common-lifestyle world of 2,500,000 people would have 150 BP plus 25% of the difference between 150 and 300 for 188 BP (150 x 0.25 + 150).