
Why No Ancient Greek Industrial Revolution? A Conversation with George Tridimas
Economics Detective Radio
Cultural Barriers to the Industrial Revolution in Ancient Greece
Exploring how cultural norms in ancient Greece, such as beliefs around self-sufficiency, wealth accumulation, and collectivist ideals, may have hindered their progression towards an industrial revolution. The chapter discusses scholarly interpretations of ancient Greek culture, the complexity of transitioning to profit-driven economies, and the absence of concepts like liberalism and individual rights in ancient Greek society.
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