Articles (Economy)

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The economy of ancient Rome was the foundation of the Roman Empire’s power, encompassing agriculture, trade, crafts, finance, and the tax system. This category features articles on the economy of the ancient world—from agricultural production and Mediterranean trade, through money and inflation, to slave labor and the functioning of markets. The articles explore the economic mechanisms behind Rome’s expansion and the impact of economics on politics, the military, and the daily lives of the empire’s inhabitants.

Inflation in world of ancient Romans

Inflation is not a problem today. The falling value of money is one of the factors adversely affecting the progressive increase in prices, which in turn leads to destabilization of the economy and social unrest.…Więcej

Propaganda on Roman coins

With the growth of the Roman state and the emergence of real money, the Romans began to see the importance of coins aside from the payment function. The possibility of placing initials and images/symbols on…Więcej

Coinage of Clodius Albinus during civil war in 193-197 CE

The civil war of 193-197 was presented by ancient writers very one-sidedly. The main focus was on the figure of its winner, Septimius Severus. The other participants of this conflict, i.e. Pescennius Niger, Clodius Albinus…Więcej

Edict of Diocletian on Maximum Prices from 301 CE

The Edict of Diocletian on Maximum Prices from 301 CE, known as Edictum Diocletiani et Collegarum de Pretiis Rerum Venalium, was intended to combat the progressive inflation in the Roman Empire by setting maximum prices…Więcej

Richest men and wages in ancient Rome

The social inequalities prevailing in ancient Rome have always been large and only strengthened with the progressive territorial expansion of the Empire. Based on the preserved sources, we are able to collect information about how…Więcej

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