In middle school I learned about imports and exports and, as a suburban kid, I realized that I didn't know anyone who made physical products, and wondered, how can we have nice things without making things in return? Then i found out it was all exploitation and it always has been
I mean if we're going by fantasy rules like "lol farming buffalo isn't productive, lets specicide them and grow cattle instead" just get the god-princess to allow you to live in the library while you complete research for your graduate degree.