The Cambridge companion to the Roman economy / edited by Walter Scheidel, Dickason Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Classics and History, Stanford University.
Scheidel, Walter, 1966-
2012
HC39 .C36 2012 (Mapit)
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Title The Cambridge companion to the Roman economy / edited by Walter Scheidel, Dickason Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Classics and History, Stanford University.
ISBN 9780521898225 hardcover
0521898226 hardcover
9780521726887 paperback
0521726883 paperback
Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Language English
Description xii, 443 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Call Number HC39 .C36 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification 330.937
Summary "This book offers readers a comprehensive and innovative introduction to the economy of the Roman Empire. Focusing on the principal determinants, features and consequences of Roman economic development and integrating additional web-based materials, it is designed as an up-to-date survey that is accessible to all audiences. Five main sections discuss theoretical approaches drawn from economics, labor regimes, the production of power and goods, various means of distribution from markets to predation, and the success and ultimate failure of the Roman economy. The book not only covers traditionally prominent features such as slavery, food production and monetization but also highlights the importance of previously neglected aspects such as the role of human capital, energy generation, rent-taking, logistics and human wellbeing, and convenes a group of five experts to debate the nature of Roman trade"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author Scheidel, Walter, 1966-
Series Cambridge companions to the ancient world.
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1. Approaching the Roman economy / Walter Scheidel
Part I. Theory: 2. Roman economic thought / Gloria Vivenza; 3. The contribution of economics / Peter Temin; 4. Human capital and economic growth / Richard Saller
Part II. Labor: 5. Slavery / Walter Scheidel; 6. Contract labor / Dennis Kehoe
Part III. Production: 7. Raw materials and energy / Andrew Wilson; 8. Food production / Geoffrey Kron; 9. Manufacturing / Cameron Hawkins
Part IV. Distribution: 10. Predation / Peter Fibiger Bang; 11. Transport / Colin Adams; 12. Urbanism / Paul Erdkamp; 13. Money and finance / Sitta von Reden; 14. A forum on trade / Andrew Wilson, Morris Silver, Peter Fibiger Bang, Paul Erdkamp and Neville Morley
Part V. Outcomes: 15. Physical well-being / Walter Scheidel; 16. Post-Roman economies / Simon Loseby.

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