Structure and Performance in the Roman Economy: Models, Methods and Case Studies

Description: Structure and Performance in the Roman Economy by P. Erdkamp Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description History is a reality that can be observed only through the traces it hasleft. Some are words and images (on parchment, papyrus, stone or anyother bearer) conveying us the emotions and reflections of people in thepast. Others are the scars and leftovers of human lives and actions,scattered in the landscape, buried or sunk under water. Historians andarchaeologists are experts in restoring the damage done to a body ofevidence by time or human manipulation. We are trained empiricists, wontto look down and think bottom-up. Economic history, however, requires usto do more: we need to look up. Economics is about explaining patternsin human interaction by detecting its causes and effects. However goodour restored data are, the patterns they reveal will always be toofragmented and have too many loose ends to unveil reality. Economichistory is always an act of imagination. The challenge is to ensure thatit does not become an insubstantial pageant. Theories, models andcomparative history help us to do that. They are explanatory frames andtools, showing the consequences of our assumptions and suggestingsolutions to fill in the gaps. They do not diminish the need forempirical research methods. The output of any model depends on thereliability of its input data. This book discusses theories and modelswe believe are useful in economic history, but it also invites thereader to look at methods (both new and traditional) to ensure thatinput data are reliable, and offers case studies showing what can bedone. Details ISBN 9042932805 ISBN-13 9789042932807 Title Structure and Performance in the Roman Economy Author P. Erdkamp Format Paperback Year 2015 Pages 238 Publisher Peeters Publishers GE_Item_ID:137235627; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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