Mastering CS:GO Economy Management

Understanding and mastering economy management in CS:GO is crucial for competitive success. This guide will teach you how to make optimal buying decisions and coordinate with your team to maintain a strong economy throughout the match.

Basic Economy Concepts

The CS:GO economy system rewards and punishes teams based on their round performance. Understanding the following key concepts is essential: • Loss bonus: Consecutive round losses increase the bonus money • Kill rewards: Different weapons provide different kill rewards • Round win bonuses: Vary based on win condition (elimination, bomb, time)

Buy Round Strategies

A full buy typically includes: • Primary weapon (Rifle/AWP) • Kevlar + Helmet • Utility (Smokes, Flashes, etc.) However, the decision to full buy should consider team economy, opponent economy, and map control potential.

"The most common mistake I see is teams forcing buys when they should save. Sometimes saving one round can give you three strong buy rounds afterward."

Save Round Decision Making

Save rounds are crucial for economy management. Consider saving when: • Your team can't afford a full buy • The opponent has a significant economic advantage • You need to reset the opponent's economy in the next round

Advanced Concepts

• Double save strategies • Mixed buy rounds (3 rifles, 2 pistols) • Force buy timing • Economic reset rounds • Utility priority in limited buys