The Allied States of Performance Debuff is a small, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Poyo population. The hard-working population of 20 million Performance Debuffians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 16.9%.

The Performance Debuffian economy, worth 916 billion Mini Mints a year, is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Information Technology, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is 45,800 Mini Mints, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Performance Debuff's national animal is the Poyo, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Performance Debuff is ranked 160,176^th in the world and 42^nd in Zalannian Kirbs for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 784.94 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.