Star Wars Economics Explained

[@rexlumontad5644]

Alan, Jedi Master of Economics

[@plattfisk97]

surely a sith, no?

[@Justanotherconsumer]

He is on the council, but we do not grant him the rank of master.

[@xXScissorHandsXx]

Damn right lol and I thought he was just our professor on Star Wars to real life philosophy 😜

[@spenlaub]

I wonder if the Jedi actually had an accounting branch 🤔

[@jingle9691]

​@@spenlaubmust have, they needed to purchase food, clothing, equipment, services. They probably had a whole finances department.

[@RainFall2112]

While nearly every other Star Wars youtuber is crying about Disney or KK or whatever, you're just here banging out inspired content. A true testament to your creativity and understanding of the world.

[@dragonite87140]

They're not doing anything wrong but yes, good thing this guy is still diving deeper into Star Wars lore.

[@BlackSteelKeyChain]

@@dragonite87140yes they are. Those loser channels everyday choose the lazy and mind rotting culture war click bait BS content over creative and intellectually stimulating content. They are Night and day to GenTech

[@everythingsalright1121]

Me im just happy to get more star wars live action shows. Ive enjoyed all of them. Yes, even book of boba fett and obi wan (just not as much as mando or andor)

[@Noahloveless1]

​@@everythingsalright1121Sad. Further proof this current generation is easily amused. It's people like you why most stuff these days is trash.

[@flaviomonteiro1414]

​@@everythingsalright1121I glad you have, I really am, but some did worked for me which is okay.

[@asaftrainin7676]

Bro you have said in videos certain writers/directors have rekindled your love for modern Star Wars, well for me it’s you, your ability to explain entertain and connect it to real life grounds a lot of Star Wars for me, you are awesome!

[@asaftrainin7676]

I made a dnd campaign in Star Wars cuz of you so thanks as well!

[@GenerationTech]

thanks for the kind words!

[@simonw.t.6561]

I second that, your videos are my fav new Star Wars content to consume

[@joelpmcnally]

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[@yung_andre]

Honestly same I don't really have anyone to talk to about star wars so I can only think as deep as my own lore knowledge will let me but with these videos it allows me to entertain many different perspectives on things which in my opinion is very entertaining

[@pauljordantalbot4100]

This dude is like a legit good journalist. There's so much sensationlist click baity star wars content, but Gen Tech presents it like real journalism. As soon as news milks your emotions in its presentation it becomes an Editorial and should be consumed with a grain of salt. Thanks for being cool Gen Tech

[@simonnachreiner8380]

Don't say Journalist that's a dirty word.

[@williamsinciline8505]

Now I can finally prove to my mom that a Space Economist is in fact a real job.

[@kurtwinter4422]

You can, today, apply to study Space Law. Where laws go, economics follow.

[@jasonjackson7176]

I'm an economics student, and I absoluetly love watching Star Wars videos like these, to help me further my understanding of a galaxy far far away. I recently opened up to my family and friends about creating my own sci-fi fantasy universe, and these videos really help to widen my lense and help me to become a better story teller. I really appreciate that you have these really deep talks about Star Wars and the economics and politics within the SW universe and relating it to real life. It feels enriching, because, through these videos, SW is more than just a cool universe with massive battles aliens and good and bad people, it's more than those things, just like in real life; that's part of the point of my sci-fi fantasy universe. To tell a weird wacky story with many different moving parts with all the things we can all still nerd out on and happily get lost in it, and at the same time enrich that world with grounded material to make it more relatable and have it truly make sense instead of simply hoping that it all just works in the end. These videos make me appreciate SW in ways I never would have thought, at the same time they make my own stories all the more interesting. Thank you for making this video

[@gampie13]

I highly reccomend the novel Darth plagueis, it goes over the entier buildup to the election of Sheev palpatine. Hego Damask II, the one who tought palpatine, and a muune who set up most of the economic and political climate for the prequels. He also has a high position in the intergalactic banking clan, and the book is mostly about politics, corruption, market manipulation, and the training of palpatine. It's a wild ride to read. It also makes the prequels a way better read, as you see hints here and there, and the overall plot happening in the background. The book end before ep2, but it's setup casts a shadow over the entier trilogy. It also makes the clone wars series a better watch, as you see palpatine, realy taking plagueis plans to newer hights

[@JayStarwars110]

This is why generation tech is the best Star Wars channel on YT.

[@CKpremium1992]

This KZbin channel is fascinating.. this dude just gave an hour long comprehensive economic analysis on the world of Star Wars while also comparing and contrasting with the economics of the real world.. man ppl don’t realize how impressive this is..

[@Reelglad]

No, we do lol

[@LoremonX]

After watching the whole video and realizing I've watched everyone of those episodes. Still enjoyed that mental trip through the Star Wars economy.

[@nowknowthis]

My favorite part of Alan’s video is his deadpan jokes he makes in them. It makes the videos feel more fun

[@gtair310]

Dude I get a lot of insight from the real world from your breakdown of Star Wars man…you’re a bright guy, and I hope you never stop making these videos.

[@spectreshadow]

You are hands done one my favorite Star Wars content creators on KZbin. I love how you take real world issues and meld them with Star Wars. Keep up the great work.

[@incompleteriver770]

I would love to see some more content on planet to planet relations and how that affected galactic politics as a whole.

[@PapaSoto.]

Great idea

[@rexlumontad5644]

Supply, funds and logistics are important for any faction in Star Wars universe.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Mon Mothma’s money problems and the heist are probably the first indication we’ve had that money even really exists.

[@leonrussell9607]

​@@Justanotherconsumeran entire plot point in episode 1 revolves around the fact that republic money isn't used on tatooine

[@BrianMerkey]

Naboo's Plasma Curse!!! Literally my 2nd FAV KZbin bid of All-Time, right behind David after Dentist! Alan, YOU are The MAN!

[@ventusvindictus]

I really like these mega video compilations. I work a desk job that involves very little personal interaction, and videos like this really make the day go by.

[@Superkai66]

As others have said, I really appreciate how you analyze Star Wars via connections to our own history!

[@Machina_EX_Machina]

Holy moly! Economics in Star Wars has been one of the biggest topics I've wanted to learn more about. Thank you for presenting your information in such a clear, digestible way. :)

[@7Jakk.]

Economics in college: 😴😴😴 Economics in SW: 🤓🤓🤓

[@porkiousttv]

Wake up babe, we gotta learn about Star Wars economics

[@johnfitzgeraldii1952]

Alan, you need to do the economics and competition between the Weapons Companies like BlasTech, MerrSonn, SoroSubb, Westar, Czerka, and others.

[@dalepalmitier7114]

I'd enjoy a video on Czerka in general. That company's history and ability to stay in business are astounding.

[@LaitueFluff]

Thank you for making perfect star wars content

[@incompleteriver770]

A 1 hour video on star wars economics! SIGN ME UP

[@byronthomas4733]

You are great at what you do Allen. You flesh out star wars lore so it doesn't seem so childish. there is no Ewok marketing in your reporting. Great work

[@hephaestion12]

No matter how many times you diss the tie fighter i will always love it!❤ Such a joy to fly in star wars games, looks and sounds so cool and so unique! Cowards with your shields 😂

[@aster4jaden]

I love Star Wars Economics.

[@jaykerzp3643]

I don’t watch tv so I use youtube instead. I love to draw despite not being very good at it, and I just have to have something to listen to while drawing. Alan, your videos are perfect because they’re straightforward and easy to follow. If I stop paying attention to focus on something else, chances are I’d still know what you’re talking about with the next few sentences. Also, your voice is kinda calming in a way. No homo(not that there’s anything wrong with that, though).

[@carrahermichael]

Thanks!

[@GenerationTech]

Thank you!

[@ai_is_a_great_place]

This is epic. I love all things money so this is a literal goldmine

[@edubvb5193]

you make star wars feel so real mate, thank you so much

[@GM-qv2fc]

Hell fuckin yeah, brother. Thank you for the vibes. Love you, man.

[@RyanC__]

Great video! love the long ones, hope you’re having a good day.

[@rexlumontad5644]

Star Wars lore is more fun to read and be immersed into the galaxy far far away.

[@michealdrake3421]

1:02:00 To better illustrate this point, when it entered the war the US massively ramped up manufacturing. When production hit its peak output was being measured in trucks per second. Not only did the US raise an enormous army seemingly overnight from nowhere, they churned out enough trucks and armored vehicles to drive themselves and their allies across battlefield Europe, plus enough ships to carry out all across the ocean, and they didn't bring any horses. The Americans did this for a war halfway around the world and Germany couldn't manage it within their own borders. The German military was still heavily reliant on literal horsepower. The astronomical discrepancy in manufacturing capacity is a major part of why Hitler wanted to keep the US or if the war, and that was before they overhauled their methods of manufacturing military equipment.

[@ctv186]

Great to hear all this insight from Alan's Asset Advisory. It would be interesting if there's ever a Star Wars story about the economics and shady business behind the scenes; Last Jedi tried but definitely not enough time could be put in that subplot.

[@nightspawnson-of-luna4936]

Plaguis novel: Am I a joke to you?

[@Reelglad]

Andor!

[@lonetraveller80]

22:00 Another view on this is well described in the book "Meltdown" from Thomas E. Woods.

[@The_one_who_sees1710]

Dude knows more about economics then most people in government.

[@Edsnyder555]

I love these videos. It's always great to see real-world examples that parallel the living universe of Star Wars, and often provide a cautionary or hypothetical tale in a galaxy far far away not so different from our own. Also, I dearly appreciate your overt support for Ukraine. I have been volunteering to support them against the Russian invasion since 2022 and it's good to not be forgotten. Thank you.

[@katiekofemug]

Awesome compilation - perfect for Monday at work as I'm the lone droid in a galaxy not so far away. Thanks so much for the company and review of Why I'm the lone droid in a galaxy not so far away, working. Even the Gommorans got the day off! >g

[@Bobaman5400]

I like this guy. He talks about Star Wars content....& nothing else. By content i mean subjects within the story of the Star Wars world....not subjects outside of it. I dont care about the latest news of KK or what actor leaked what & bla bla bla. This dude talks about light saber styles & their purpose or how the Empire funded their military etc etc. Thank you. Youre possibly one of the last ones.

[@SDavison]

Dude, Disney/Lucas/whothef*ckever needs to figure out a way to give you a weekly show. Easily the best Star Wars content on the internet.

[@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation]

This is a very good analysis. Did you get your PhD from the University of Coruscant?

[@lukasz88888888]

Now we need the same kind of series but about the criminal side of the economy in star wars. Like, what elite guard is better? What makes a better profit for a crime lord? What starship is better for the criminal boss, a yacht like for Jabba or an old star destroyer like Booster Terrik?

[@thecheezybleezy7036]

Generation tech, eckhartsladder, and coreyloses are the top Dawgs in star wars content for me

[@ScoobertDoobert5123]

2 hours of star wars lore instead of study? Sign me up

[@BeKind1Love]

I've learned way too much star wars lore information over the last few months from these vids. I originally searched for ship ideas for starfield.

[@elsamariahertervig6171]

That is an interesting video, I've never heard about this aspect of the industrial and technology in the galaxy far, far away.

[@MRMONKEYPUNCH]

These videos help me escape reality and fall asleep peacefully. Thank you :)

[@levicurtis6669]

Master Alan, of the Jedi treasury

[@BrianMerkey]

Effin AWESOME video Alan!!! 1) Charlie bit me 2) Naboo's plasma curse 3) David after dentist 🤣😅🤣

[@yo_boi_john4471]

What is that digital thing that sits next to your motorcycle helmet? I have seen them around but I don't know what they are called.

[@FoxhoundAK74]

Could you add a chapter list? this is fantastic and that would make it easier to reference!

[@johnturner6063]

Taxes, public works; job generation, imperial takeover, wookie. Slave labor, "THEY TOOK OUR JOBS!". . rebellion.

[@williamhenry8914]

Love you man, amazing content and such a great dude. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@clxiborne]

Watching this this weekend along with a 4 hour crusade of destiny lord lmao

[@Moopeoplez]

He definitely said dropsh*ts and transport vessels 10:24 😂😂

[@vitesse_arnhem]

7:43 in the Episode VI novelization, it’s implied that CMs are more powerful than proton torpedoes. Thoughts?

[@mr.DorianJames]

@generationtech, could you cite your reference material in the description. I want to read the stories myself. I'm so interested in the defection of the incom engineers.

[@AlexanderCheff]

18:00 had me going for a sec. Almost thought that was going to be an interested train of thought.

[@AmelityshTV]

Me having to edit for the next few hours: "Ferb, I know what we're gonna watch today"

[@GenerationTech]

Noooo don't do it work on the edit first!

[@AmelityshTV]

@@GenerationTech *_no, it is Generation Tech time_*

[@ScoobertDoobert5123]

Does this make Geetsly's Perry the platypus?

[@AmelityshTV]

@@ScoobertDoobert5123 "A Star Wars KZbin channel?" *Puts on fedora* "PERRY THE STAR WARS KZbin CHANNEL?!"

[@pyeitme508]

@@GenerationTech BRUH!

[@swedishbloke]

41:12 *George III in “Hamilton” intensifies*

[@leonweber5244]

This is probably going to be awesome

[@MisterBloo42]

Build-A-Saber is smart with that sponsorship placement

[@doomfan8603]

Arbiter: What is it, more brutes? 56:44 Chief: *Worse* *Insert grunt wearing a black suit*

[@jak6201]

Talk about time and dedication

[@mishabakunin4354]

Great video.... I am a bit of a nerd, especially about Star Wars, but this may be too much even for me, appreciate it though.

[@KateFo-w7o]

bro why am i watching all this and more importantly why is it so fascinating

[@marcelgrabowski5939]

It is interesting how Sci-fi settings handle resource-based money, honestly the most interesting idea for me come from the game stellaris, all money is based on energy, and since each interstellar civilization there had means to store high ammount of it, it really works, but now I imagine how doubling energy production by dyson sphere make inflation skyroket in my empires, unless it is hive mind or machine intelligence of course, they doesn't need to botter at banking at all, at least internally.

[@churchseraphim1380]

Funnily enough a few hours before I was watching this video I was googling the feasibility of energy credit based currency because of Stellaris.. Then I got into the economics of sci Fi universes and led here where I just saw your comment lol. Funny coincidence

[@marcelgrabowski5939]

@@churchseraphim1380 Funny indeed 🙃

[@lapiswolf2780]

1:17:12 How is it day 15(as of the release of this video) of a war that has been going on for over a year now? It's been maybe 400+ days now.

[@nicholashart2323]

Alan's hair changes more then the republic in its entire 1,000 year existence 😂

[@Ryanisthere]

all of this lore for the economics of the star wars galaxy and we still dont know how the first order even came to be

[@kirby4077]

Gamorian guard advice. Best ending for this megavideo

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

"And while speculation and regime changes may alter the day to day prices KDY..." *shows a massive corporate scheme and the corpse of a sovereign ruler being dragged across the floor* That got me good! XD

[@theromanorder]

YAY BIG VIDEO Um... well ive got to keep my streak Can you please do a video on the cis navy fleet and after looking at my library ive build also do the republic navy structure please... And MORE TACTICS PLEASE

[@KyloStimpy]

watching this again.... calling Dog the Bounty Hunter "Trailer Park Batman" made me giggle 😁

[@ThePinwhite]

Dude I love ya, but how can you miss the Rancour appetiser served by Jabba when Lando and his Gamorean guard fell into the pit revealed, under the Hutts family thrown bed. Even after a weak willed, attempt to escape vertically defeated by the logistics of gamorean p Physicality, and begging the dirty Beast master to open up he door, his final moments squealing like an intergalactic pig. Sorry but I thought it would be a first choice😎😎 Amazing, having marathon, in-depth Star Wars knowledge as always generation tech is always the way

[@RaviPillalamarri]

You should make a video about the neoliberal politics of this channel.

[@GGBlaster]

You know you’re a Star Wars nerd if, when you hear “credit score,” you think Republic credits will do fine.

[@schutzenhaus]

No! They will not!

[@ignaciorodriguez5636]

This should have time stamps/chapters 😢

[@mrkouleur8366]

I really don’t understand how the republic could be at ease without a professional army to defend itself against thief or pirate… and like how where they permitting supercorporation to create conglomerate and take over a complete market to make a monopoly over something 😵‍💫

[@timothyhaskell8262]

Other than Droid and Human, was there any other SPECIES specific star fighters?

[@StevenHouse1980]

Only the Legends version of Boba Fett is bold enough to mess with "Kuat of Kuat" the head of House Kuat, Director of Kuat Drive Yards.

[@BillyBOB-sm3rl]

If I didn't know anything about Star Wars. I would know way to much now.

[@Pratapana]

Can you do a detailed thing the history of the eternal empire under vitiate/valkorian?

[@mattheweaton9111]

Can u make a video about ur estimations of how large the republic fleet was at the end of the war

[@loverofbeers]

Dude. You in that Jedi robe, I 🖤 ya.

[@zarbon8]

If you like this you should really read the book Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development

[@DarthTanna47]

This is what I needed been boring on KZbin thanks 🎉

[@aztecwrrior1997]

Holy god 1 hr and 46 minutes better get the popcorn

[@charlestaylor253]

Tattoine Senator, 1bby : 'What the Outer Rim needs is more blue milk and bantha meat!' Emperor Palpatine: 'No.' 😉

[@ReubenCook-w3g]

made it to the end!

[@murdo4243]

Tight video!

[@highground2059]

Something that I would like to know is how much military members per 1000 citizens does the Empire have. For example, North Korea has about 57 military members per 1000 citizens, so 5.7% of the population actively serving. Is the Empire supposed to go higher than that?

[@Gren495]

Gotta love the 2 am KZbin

[@TheHeroRises]

18:40 My favorite part of the vid. 😂

[@johnsieverssr8288]

Thanks Alan 😊

[@ScottRobsco]

Thank you Sir!!! explains a lot🙂

[@lukethurston9590]

earned a sub thats for sure

[@lpacino27]

There some weird with the sound, I’m getting a steady static sound, like short sound. At first I thought was my headphones, I switched headphones and still was there, then I switched to the iPad speaker and still was there. Great vid outside of that

[@coltenTHEbaker]

Nice Hamilton reference btw :3