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The Ancient Economy
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Moses Finley's 'The Ancient Economy' challenges traditional assumptions about economic behavior in the ancient world.
Finley argues that ancient economies were fundamentally different from modern capitalist economies, lacking key features such as a developed market system and a focus on economic growth.
He emphasizes the importance of social and political factors in shaping economic activity, arguing that economic decisions were often driven by non-economic motives such as status and social obligation.
The book explores a range of topics, including agriculture, trade, and labor, to provide a comprehensive overview of ancient economic life.
Finley's work has been highly influential and has sparked ongoing debate about the nature of ancient economies.
Finley argues that ancient economies were fundamentally different from modern capitalist economies, lacking key features such as a developed market system and a focus on economic growth.
He emphasizes the importance of social and political factors in shaping economic activity, arguing that economic decisions were often driven by non-economic motives such as status and social obligation.
The book explores a range of topics, including agriculture, trade, and labor, to provide a comprehensive overview of ancient economic life.
Finley's work has been highly influential and has sparked ongoing debate about the nature of ancient economies.
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