I wouldn't know, I've won EVE years ago ;). But this kinda drives the point home even harder, if that economy deteriorated after the departure of the economist. Assuming you infer that an economist is necessary¹ for a well-working MMORPG economy, I'm quite loathe to accept a monetized "metaverse" built without consulting economists.
¹ well, CCP could also just be bad at managing the EVE economy without an economist. But that loops us back to the head article's discussion; other MMORPGs don't seem better off.
¹ well, CCP could also just be bad at managing the EVE economy without an economist. But that loops us back to the head article's discussion; other MMORPGs don't seem better off.