GRS 432

The Ancient Economy

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Examines of the literary, documentary and archaeological evidence for the economic development of the Greco-Roman Mediterranean. Topics may include the primitivist-modernist controversy, and the relative influence of urbanization, social equality, capital accumulation, technology, education and legal and political institutions on economic development.

Notes: - 332 or 342 recommended.

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Prerequisites: At least third-year standing.

Undergraduate course in Greek and Roman Studies offered by the Department of Greek and Roman Studies in the Faculty of Humanities.