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A History of Greek Economic Thought (Classic Reprint): A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature in Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Couverture souple

Albert Augustus Trever

 
9781330582930: A History of Greek Economic Thought (Classic Reprint): A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature in Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Synopsis

Greek economic ideas come to life as you read how ancient thinkers shaped value, wealth, and production.

This book surveys Greek economic thought from household management to public policy, drawing a clear line from everyday life to political theory. It shows how thinkers like Aristotle, Plato, and Xenophon approached money, labor, and exchange as part of ethics and the welfare of the state. The study emphasizes that Greek economics grew out of its own social and political context, not from modern cash-driven models, helping readers understand both the limits and insights of ancient theory.

  • How wealth and value were defined in classical thought and how they related to daily life.
  • The link between private wealth, public wealth, and political power in ancient Greece.
  • Different attitudes toward labor, production, and the role of money and exchange.
  • How later philosophers and schools reflected and debated these ideas.
Ideal for readers of philosophy, economic history, and classics who want a clear, contextual view of ancient economic theory.

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