Kingdom Building vs. Solo Godhood: Why is it so hard to find good economic strategy in LitRPG?

I’ve been reading a lot of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy lately, and I’ve noticed a trend. Early on, it’s all about survival and smart choices. But late-game, the MC usually just becomes a solo god who punches everything to death.

​Personally, I massively prefer when a rational MC uses the system to build an empire, manage resources, and engage in economic warfare. Building a shadow syndicate or a magical monopoly just feels so much more rewarding to read.

​What do you guys prefer? Any recommendations for books that do the "strategic tycoon/kingdom building" aspect really well?