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by Guest » 16.08.2007, 19:03
You should invest in what you find interesting.
Steel is a good bet because everyone will need steel always. I don't think demand for it will ever be satisfied. The disadvantage is that steel takes coal, iron, chemicals and power to make, which is a lot of products to buy starting out. The returns would be above average if you build in green, however, the cost of products is quite high.
If all you're looking for is riches, I suggest building a whole lot of plantations and making wood. This will net a 33% return on investment for each plantation right now, however, this will diminish if you expand them. So keep them at 20m2 for awhile, and use the income to fund another enterprise (or, if you're having fun with plantations, build a research center for seeds and wood and start upgrading the plantations).
An upgraded plantation should see a 10% roi with current prices.