The Moons economic value is that it is a handy close gravity well and has plenty of resource to support humanity as we move from a teck 1 civilisation to a teck 2 .
Am I too far OT when I say the best moon is a full moon on a warm summer night with your girlfriend outside?And then get her to sign up for a stay at the lunar station with you.
The question of "The Best Use for the Moon?" is not entirely apt, being comparable to asking what's the best use for a computer?The reasons to pursue human activity on the Moon are manifold, ranging from scientific and engineering to commerce and trade, even cultural advancements.