Intra-settlement commerce

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Residents of a settlement may trade goods and services with other residents within the settlement. As the settlement grows larger, it will change from some kind of centrally run organisation into a complete society with all imaginable commercial services. As the population diversifies, skills will also vary, and children and older adults may find time for activities that have commercial aspects.

Services exchange will also take place,

Business opportunities

Small-scale Agriculture

Individuals may grow plants in their personal space, both for recreation and to trade. Possible plants include herbs and vegetables.

Artwork and craftwork

Artwork helps improve morale and may provide individual income. Craftwork made from ceramics, biomass (weaving, cloth making, paper) and 3D printed items as well.

Consumer Goods

Electric power may follow the utility model, but it might also be a private service. Prepared foods take time, and restaurants or caterers can provide them. Vehicle may also be public, or private. Private ownership of advanced 3D printers could create a trade in any number of consumer goods and in the maintenance and repair of them. Clothing is also a type of goods that could be traded, all the way from underwear and socks to spacesuits.