What are Aztec economics?

Aztec economics was primarily based on agriculture, trade, and tribute systems. The Aztecs cultivated crops like maize, beans, and squash, utilizing advanced farming techniques such as chinampas, or floating gardens. Trade flourished in markets where goods such as textiles, pottery, and cacao were exchanged, often using cacao beans as a form of currency. Additionally, conquered regions were required to pay tribute, which further enriched the Aztec economy and supported their expansive empire.