The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy. Edited by Walter Scheidel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521898225)

The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy 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.

Author: Walter Scheidel
ISBN-10: 0521898226
ISBN-13: 9780521898225
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/08/2012
Pages: 458
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.16lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2013