I tend to play small countries, like Columbia and USCA, and I have a problem with industries. I start out rather well, I almost always let Capitalists do the work while I invest in their projects. Starts out fine and well but every time, every damn time around 1860 my industries collapse. They suddenly start needing huge amounts of subsidies and when I stop giving them money they die out leaving tens of thousands unemployed. What's up with that? And always around 1890 my industry comes back to life and I can produce virtually anything. Why is that? Does getting sphered kill my factories or what, I thought I'd have a bit of head start to resource since I'm usually in top 12.
Also, what's up with Artisans? When I industrialize my artisans lose all their money and even at 0% tax they can't afford any of their needs.