- The Aztec economy was mainly based on agriculture and trade.
- On outlying lands provided by the citizens.
- They practiced "advanced agronomy techniques" such as crop rotation.
- Another example would be is the Chinampa farming system; beds of reeds were placed in lake, covered with soil, and then cultivated.
- They not only farmed land but also reclaimed the water, which provided constant punishment for the crops.
- The market was where the farmers and craftsman presented their goods to about 60,000 village and city residents a day.
- Goods were bartered, as there was no known currency.