The market in Ancient Rome and farming economy in times of crisis
Keywords:
Ancient Rome economy, Roman market, Roman trade, Roman Empire economic crisis, Economic theory.
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the market concept and investigates the features that characterize the economy of the Roman Empire. The agricultural production leadership and importance in the Late Antiquity is asserted, unveiling the scarce mercantile spirit among the wealthy landowners.Downloads
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Published
2013-04-17
How to Cite
Ferrer Maestro J. J. (2013). The market in Ancient Rome and farming economy in times of crisis. Gerión. Revista de Historia Antigua, 30, 243-261. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_GERI.2012.v30.41814
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