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.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an extensive look into the history of economic thought in ancient Greece, a topic often overlooked in standard surveys of economic thought. The author examines the writings of major Greek philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Xenophon, demonstrating how their ideas on economics reflected the realities of daily life in ancient Greece. The author argues against the popular notion that Greek philosophers dismissed commerce, providing evidence of their complex understanding of economics and their anticipation of modern theories on topics such as wealth distribution, the importance of labor, and the dangers of excessive wealth disparity. Ultimately, this book demonstrates the significance of ancient Greek thought on the development of modern economics, challenging the common assumption that modern economic thought began in the 18th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330582930_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330582930
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