economic health

Has anyone experienced an EH of 10 and if so, by how much did the economy grow in one year and what percentage of the popuation was received as recruits.

highest I have every had is 8

I has a 10 once as England, the score then dropped back down but I believe Richard changed some underlying factors in the economy. I was in a position then to afford whatever I wanted then, the key thing I did was set up what was termed the golden triangle of trade in the eighteenth century - slaves from Africa to American colonies - raw materials from American colonies to England - manufactured goods to Africa to pay for slaves.
Probably unethical. I think the trick is to do what worked in the eighteenth, so in game 8 I am currently playing as the Tatars and so I am going for slave raiding in the Ukraine. However, to be honest this hasnt helped my economy but I do have a load of slaves now.

Did once hit 8 too but that was as England and I think that position has an inbuilt trade advantage in the game?

Yes, in the rules it specifically calls out England and the UDP as having a built in trade advantage to mimic history.

I have hit 10 before - I think it was as Turkey - I guess through a combination of economic boom plus specific policies and infrastructure improvements over a number of months. It certainly doesn't provide double the tax revenue over the course of a year though - Richard scales it down a little to make it more realistic. I think trade probably benefits more (and helpfully it of course also helps people who trade with you, as your region is a bigger / more profitable market for their goods). Always useful to find out which regions are expanding vs in recession when you are making trade investment decisions each year - an obvious point but easily overlooked.

As Turkey? I think that's quite impressive!

It was in LGDR 1 a long time ago - I united the whole Ottoman Empire under a single rule (Sultan Siyus) then had to drop out :-(

I have had a EH of 10 for about 24 consecutive turns in one of my positions. I have been counting my lucky stars

its what it is at the end of the year that really counts

I just checked. The Russian Economy hit 10 for the first time in August 1702. It is now November 1705 and it hasnt budged. I honestly cant offer any insight into what on earth is going right, because in my other positions the EH can only be described as failing.....miserably.

I managed with Prussia in Game 1 to get upto ten as well I dropped taxes to 0 on everyone. I also received a lot of economic support froma friendly Turkey( yes the same as above) So I guess it was a more cosmetic than long lasting result.

Thanks for the imput. I guess I'll have my questions answered all in good time. 6 months to go. Seems like an eternity.