Compare and contrast the economies of the Aztec and Inca empires

Aztec - Forced regions to pay tribute in "stuff". Tribute economy from outlying regions. Free market trade was important - central markets were regulated.

Inca - Forced regions to pay tribute in "labor". Land was divided into lands for people, state, and sun. The government redistributed most goods.

Both cultures were agriculture based, no banking, money or credit system.