Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.

Tariffs of 25% in ancient Rome led to the rise of black markets—a potential challenge for the Trump administration too.

Analysts have expressed shock and worry, warning the move could lead to inflation and possibly even recession for the U.S. As someone who’s spent years researching the economy of Ancient Rome, it all ...

Agriculture remained an ideal measure of wealth in the ancient world even after Rome achieved economic superiority.

The history of Insurance goes back to ancient Greece as people employed insurance-like practices, predominantly within ...

As someone who’s spent years researching the economy of Ancient Rome, it all feels a shade familiar. In fact, tariffs were also used in Ancient Rome, and for some of the reasons that governments ...

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