Ever wondered why computer games like Simcity and Cities Skylines will selfdestruct the towns if you raise taxes?

Here's a long read about the right wing economic theories that laid the foundation for Simcity when a logic was needed during its creation and then continues to influence game makers (and policy makers) today

(from Logic Magazine)
https://logicmag.io/06-model-metropolis/

Model Metropolis

Behind one of the most iconic computer games of all time is a theory of how cities die—one that has proven dangerously influential.

@ohyran did I wonder? It was hell trying to just get it up to 20%, and here I am happily paying 40%! Those sim-city simulated egoist citizens!!