25: Tides of History: The Decline and Fall of the Roman City
The Fall of Rome Podcast
Beneficial Anona System in the Mediterranean Trade
In the ancient Mediterranean, the Anona system ensured the smooth flow of goods through subsidized merchant ships. These ships transported essential goods like grain and oil from rich regions to feed Rome and other major cities, enabling trade on a large scale. The system reduced transaction costs, created economies of scale for agricultural production, and facilitated easier, cheaper, and less risky trading across the Mediterranean for merchants in various cities.
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