Balance Patch — Crises End, Booms Last, and the 1970s Feels More Like the 1970s — Federal Reserve Simulator Steam update #94283

Hey everyone,This update is a balance and realism pass driven by the last few weeks of player writeups and a fresh historical audit. No new mechanics, just a lot of careful tuning. Here's what to expect.Recoveries feel more responsiveCrisis severity now decays in proportion to how deep the crisis was, so recovery from major recessions tracks the historical record more closely.Sandbox wage-price spiral threshold raised to 7% inflation / 7% unemployment, giving recession recovery more breathing room.Booms carry forwardDuring sustained good conditions in sandbox (growth above 3%, inflation under 5%), unemployment now drifts down quarter by quarter. Sub-4% unemployment can persist when you've earned it.Tech booms and manufacturing booms now generate a multi-quarter unemployment tail on top of the immediate effect, reflecting how real structural booms play out over years rather than a single ...