Date: Monday May 25, 2009 to Friday May 29, 2009
Location: University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Law
Time and room: Monday 14.00 to 16.00 hrs in room C105
Tuesday to Friday 15.00 to 17.00 hrs in room A209

This course will focus on the economy of ancient Rome with an emphasis on the role of legal institutions. The following topics will be discussed:

1) General Constraints, demography and technology
2) Agrarian Economy
3) Commercial Relations
4) The State and the Roman Economy
5) The Possibilities for Economic Growth

The course is open to graduate students and faculty members, with a maximum of 15 participants. To register (free of charge) send an email to acle@uva.nl with your contact information, field of research and affiliation.