ANCHIST 362

The Ancient Economy


Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for ANCHIST 362.

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


Recommended Reading


Points

ANCHIST 362: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage II in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History

Restrictions

ANCHIST 262