The primary difference between economics and politics is one is win-win and the other is win-lose. Macbeth as a medieval politician can only gain off of others loses. He can instead of killing Duncan conquer more land and united more people but even that would come at the loss of someone else's land and sovereignty. Instead of being able to trade and work up, which makes a stale drama, the more interesting is a tale of betrayal and corruption; everyone working together and being happy does not keep the attention of people who know their lives are hallow.
If the play went with this exposition then the plot would be about a man trying to work his way up by most likely a skill and it would try to benefit everyone. The tone would probably be less grim but may look down upon things like trading as people did in the Middle Ages. The theme would mirror the rest that you can get ahead and bring others with you instead of leaving the rest in the dust.
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