What is the cheapest you could possibly sell Quality 1 weapons for in Paraguay while still making a small profit after factoring wages? Are they so expensive because Paraguay has to import Iron or because it's already the lowest price possible, or simply out of greed? Russia has had several wars we've been able to fight on their side in as allies. If we could sell weapons cheaper at a reasonable price, say <1.50$ or better around 1$ I bet we'd do pretty well. Remember the minumum wage in Paraguay is 2$, and Quality 1 weapons are selling for about 2$. If we put out Qual 1 weapons at a low price with just enough to pay the workers and a small profit, then quantity sold would go up. The reason I never buy weapons while making 2$ a day is simple, I can't afford it. If all the 2$ workers could afford qual 1 weapons without spending a day's wage for one, I bet they would buy one a day for the wars we've been participating in, for the experience boost weapons give.
Basically I'm suggesting we undercut the competition while at the same time expanding our market by allowing more people to buy our good by lowering the price, if possible.
EDIT: I just looked, Paraguay has a company selling 350+ iron at .70 Paraguayen money. Does it take more then one unit of iron per weapon? I tried looking at the erepublik wiki, but I couldn't find any kind of guide on running a company since searching on that site inevitable leads to a bunch of links to countries, companies, and organizations that I don't care about.
Also, how much wood does a house require to be built?