The federation was a peaceful powerhouse but it was the most aggressive economic force around.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;medium.com&#x2F;@RickWebb&#x2F;the-economics-of-star-trek-29bab88d50#.8cnxp0g7z" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;medium.com&#x2F;@RickWebb&#x2F;the-economics-of-star-trek-29ba...</a><p>(keep in mind we are in the fan realm, nonetheless a nice read if you are into ST)