diff --git a/docs/training/corpus/Layer_0--Primitive_Facts/CORPUS-0003-money-has-purchasing-power.md b/docs/training/corpus/Layer_0--Primitive_Facts/CORPUS-0003-money-has-purchasing-power.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9f742af..0000000 --- a/docs/training/corpus/Layer_0--Primitive_Facts/CORPUS-0003-money-has-purchasing-power.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,110 +0,0 @@ -# CORPUS-0003 -## Money Has Purchasing Power -### Status: Training Corpus Seed -### Layer: Layer_0--Primitive_Facts -### Purpose: Teach that coins matter because of what they can command in a specific place and moment -### Repository Path: docs/training/corpus/Layer_0--Primitive_Facts/CORPUS-0003-money-has-purchasing-power.md - ---- - -## 0. Principle - -Money is not only coin count. - -Money matters because of what it can command. - -One as, one sestertius, or one denarius has meaning only when connected to prices, needs, and location. - ---- - -## 1. Roman-Visible Example - -A trader has 16 asses. - -This may be displayed as 1 denarius. - -But the important question is not only: - -> How many coins does he have? - -The important question is: - -> What can those coins buy here today? - -In one moment, 16 asses may buy food, lodging, small tools, porter labor, or part of a transport arrangement. - -In another moment, after a shortage or delay, the same 16 asses may command less. - ---- - -## 2. Minimal Purchasing Power Structure - -Purchasing power depends on at least: - -1. coin stock -2. local prices -3. urgency -4. available supply -5. seller willingness -6. buyer reputation -7. timing - -Coin stock is counted. -Purchasing power is interpreted. - ---- - -## 3. Incorrect Modern Assumption - -Incorrect assumption: - -> More coins always means more economic power. - -Correction: - -> More coins usually help, but economic power also depends on local prices, access, trust, and timing. - -A trusted trader with fewer coins may obtain goods on credit. -A stranger with more coins may be refused, delayed, or overcharged. - ---- - -## 4. Simulation Use - -This principle supports: - -- coin accounting -- buying power modifiers -- local price indexes -- credit access -- scarcity effects -- status-based access -- liquidity decisions - -The model should not treat coin balance alone as full economic power. - ---- - -## 5. Canonical Test - -If the model sees: - -> The trader has 1 denarius. - -It must ask: - -- where is he? -- what does he need to buy? -- what are local prices? -- is supply available? -- will sellers deal with him? -- can he use credit instead of coin? -- does spending now reduce later options? - -Only then can the coin amount be interpreted. - ---- - -## 6. Success Condition - -If the model stops asking only “How much money?” and starts asking “What can this money command here and now?” this file is functioning correctly.