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. The Ancient Economy Post-Finley -- Chapter 2. New Perspectives -- 1. Institutions-the Engines of History -- 2. Materialist … Economy -- 1. Economic Growth -- 2. Instrumental Behaviour, Self-Interest and Markets -- 3. The Athenian Labour Market -- 4 …. The Naval Economy -- 5. Size Matters -- Chapter 12. The Wealth of Naval Athens -- 1. The Versatile Trireme -- 2. Counting …

Universiteit Brussels, Belgium. He teaches Ancient History, specializing in the Roman World, with a particular interest in economy …