Economics in the Ancient World Archives - Page 8 of 8

by History of the Ancient World January 22, 2010

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by History of the Ancient World January 22, 2010

Rule and Revenue in Egypt and Rome: Political Stability and Fiscal Institutions

Rule and Revenue in Egypt and Rome: Political Stability and Fiscal Institutions Monson, Andrew Princeton/Stanford Working Papers in Classics, August 2007 Abstract This…

by History of the Ancient World January 21, 2010

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Real wages in early economies: Evidence for living standards from 1800 BCE to 1300 CE

Real wages in early economies: Evidence for living standards from 1800 BCE to 1300 CE Scheidel, Walter Princeton/Stanford Working Papers in Classics, September…

by History of the Ancient World January 1, 2010

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Money in Ancient Mesopotamia

Money in Ancient Mesopotamia By

by History of the Ancient World December 28, 2009

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Farming in the ancient Greek world: how should the small free producers be defined?

The peasant is often defined as a small self-sufficient producer who employs family labour to work a mixed farm. Living in little rural communities and a specific tradi- tional culture constitute other aspects of his specific situation. Agrarian societies often present social differentiations and involve several rapports between cultivators and the landed gentry.

by History of the Ancient World December 23, 2009

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Grain Distribution in Late Republican Rome

In the scholarly debate, on the basis of judgements which we find in ancient sources, the grain laws are often considered to be, mainly, a political tool used to win approval from theRoman plebs.

by History of the Ancient World December 21, 2009

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The maritime city in the Graeco-Roman perception. Carthage and Alexandria: two emblematic examples

In Ancient History, from the Bronze Age to the beginning of the Middle Ages, the sea, especially the Mediterranean, was the main instrument of communication between civilizations. But it was also the place of their conflicting interactions.