ANCHIST 262
The Ancient Economy
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for ANCHIST 262.
Description
A study of the economies of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Students will explore the principal ways in which we try to understand economic activity through theories concerning market-exchange, redistribution of resources and reciprocity to the practical relationships that linked the economy to society. The course will focus on a variety of different evidence including archaeology, inscriptions, papyrolgical material and numismatics as well as ancient literature.
Availability 2019
Not taught in 2019
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Professor Matthew Trundle
Points
ANCHIST 262: 15 points
Prerequisites
15 points at Stage I in Ancient History or Classical Studies, and 30 points passed
Restrictions
ANCHIST 362