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12. The Inca - Cities in the Cloud

Fall of Civilizations Podcast

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The Inca Economy

The inca economy is one of the most fascinating aspects of their society. Many have described it as an early example of state socialism or even communism. As far as we can tell, the idea of private property didn't exist in inca society. Andean society required millions of metres of thread.

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