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After America E9: Strongmen, Weak Economies - How Authoritarianism Tanks Economies

Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig

CHAPTER

Wealth Inequality in Ancient Rome

This chapter explores the evolution of wealth inequality in Rome post-Second Punic War, focusing on the transition to a dominant economic power through war reparations and fiscal innovations. It draws parallels between ancient financial practices and modern financial crises, highlighting the societal implications of wealth concentration and the resulting discontent among ordinary citizens.

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