149 国益と税金と…。 (1/2)

After selling off as much as he could and enjoying his shopping, Masaru had a meeting with Axiom and Adelina.

In the meantime, because of the population problem, Vintaria doesn't have the power to sell large quantities of products to other countries, and even if we want to charge taxes, we need to build a system that will enrich the people first. But trade in diplomatic relations is not the same as trade.

”But trade in diplomatic relations is not possible without buying and selling each other. But trade in diplomatic relations is only possible if people buy and sell to each other.

”So I thought, what is our current strength in Vintaria? It's technology. Technology.

”Technology...indeed, we would love to have superior armor and construction technology. But is it good? Technology can't be sold for a sustained profit.

I have a plan for that. Where I grew up, there was the idea of patents to protect inventions and new technologies. The idea is that the developer of a new technology has the right to the technology and profits for a certain period of time and cannot use the technology without permission... Do you understand that much?

”Somewhat. ”Somehow...

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

If you want to use the technology, you can pay a portion of the profits to the person or organization that owns the patent to use it. .... I don't know.

Do they protect those rights?

I'm sure you'll agree that the sooner you do this, the better, although it's also true that countries that don't protect the rights to new technology are less likely to create new technology. I think it's a fact.

I see, and by spreading this kind of thinking, we can encourage technological development. I see.

You're a quick thinker.

Vintaglias are going to be squeezed out in the future. .... I'm sorry.

Aksyon muttered and Adelina looked at Masaru's face. I think he's worried because this is where the standard of national interest of Vintaria will be determined for a while.

In the event that you've got any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Axiom.

Aksyon and Adelina's eyes changed to Masaru's words.

Aksyon and Adelina's eyes changed when Masaru said, ”20% for a 10-year term is not much. That's 20% for a 10-year term.

”Isn't 20 percent for a 20-year term more like 15 percent?