ANCHIST 262

The Ancient Economy

Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 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 2020

Not taught in 2020

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Reading/Texts

Points

ANCHIST 262: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Ancient History or Classical Studies, and 30 points passed

Restrictions

ANCHIST 362