By analyzing the case of Athens during the Classical period (508-323 BCE) the main thesis of this paper is that under direct democracy procedures and the related institutional setup, a monetary system without a Central Bank may function relatively well. We focus on the following issues: (i) Τhe...

"The authors of this book argue that post-war fiscal and monetary policies in the U.S. are prone to more frequent and more destabilizing domestic and international financial crises. So, in the aftermath of the one that erupted in 2008, they propose that now we are sleepwalking into another,...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Athenian Oikos and the Kalos Kagathos Behavior -- Chapter 3. The Relationships Between Men and Women and the Social Groups in Classical Athens -- Chapter 4. Preparations for Receiving Guests at the Oikos -- Chapter 5. The Athenian Citizen Identity and...