Boosting the economy

Does anyone know how to boost the economy? I own everything in bowerstones town square (all shops and houses). I put every houses rent at 0 and reduced prices of store items to -60. The economy went from 3stars to 1star. I have also tried +100% rent and store items. has any figured out the right formula for raising the economy?

yeah, i dropped the prices of the gypsy camp to about 75% rent (cuz i love 'em so much) and buy the augments there lots, so their economy is better

heh, i just came from my economics class. basically, you got to buy stuff as well as accept the rent. you buy more stuff, you raise demand, which will raise the economy level, which raises prices, which lowers demands, lowers prices, and repeat. or something like that.

taking all the town's money is a great way to put it in the pits. invest a lot of money into the town, like 50% or more of what you earn from it, and you should be fine.