Rome's economy was in disarray when Diocletian came to power and he initiated major overhauls to get the system running again.
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February 20, 2011
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Does anyone know of resources or books on Diocletian's monetary and fiscal policies from an economist's perspective? I've looked into it and haven't really found anything that good.
Posted by: Steve | February 20, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Mike,
Can you have a podcast about Diocletian and his Christian persecutions. I'd like to know the straight scoop from you. Great job as always.
Posted by: dave | February 21, 2011 at 12:27 PM
I wonder if Diocletian, in his retirement, ever sold his cabbages for more than the maximum price he set. I mean, he did value them at more than the worth of the imperial throne.
Posted by: Shane | February 21, 2011 at 05:02 PM
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Posted by: ilia | February 21, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Is there a way to contact Mike directly? Like an email address for questions or suggestions?
Posted by: Susie | February 21, 2011 at 10:42 PM
@Susie
In the top left of the website there's an "Email Me" link.
Posted by: Aussie Dingbat | February 22, 2011 at 05:53 AM
@Steve
Yes, I am wondering the same things. This seems to be a big topic with profound influence.
Posted by: Jiachen | February 22, 2011 at 07:54 AM
One of the best episodes. Very informative and entertaining. Thanks Mike!
Posted by: Matt Fockler | February 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Neat, untidy and arbitrary? Can't have that!
Diocletian sure was a dedicated bureaucrat wasn't he?
Posted by: Richard Dolder | February 22, 2011 at 09:57 PM
Hi Mike
I just want to say i love your Podcasts, i am really interested in Roman history but unwilling to delve through mountains of dry text for some answers... I am Loving It!!
Posted by: Jordan | February 23, 2011 at 02:57 AM
Steve et al
On the question of his economics, I found this paper with quite a few references:
http://www.economics.ox.ac.uk/Research/wp/pdf/paper363.pdf
It has some further links to explore more, strictly academic though...
Posted by: Andreas | February 27, 2011 at 05:47 AM
Mike excellent! I was curious how you would approach this subject. I had posted this Mp3 on the podcast FB page in anticipation. http://mises.org/daily/3663
Thanks for all the work you put into this podcast sir.
Posted by: Brent Pierce | March 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM