tulolaatuun
Tulolaatuun is a term in the fictional socio-economic system of the archipelago of Karstia. It denotes a dynamic index that blends income data with qualitative indicators to determine eligibility for public programs and access to credit. The concept aims to reflect both monetary resources and non-monetary contributions, such as stability and community engagement.
Etymology: The name combines Finnish-influenced roots tulo (income) and laatu (quality) with the suffix -uun, which
History: Tulolaatuun emerged during Karstia’s reform era in the early 22nd century, developed by the Institute
Mechanism: The Tulolaatuun index is calculated quarterly from three elements: declared income, income stability (measured by
Impact and governance: Tulolaatuun is used by municipalities to allocate services and by lenders to assess