"18. From that year when Gnaeus and Publius Lentulus were consuls (18 Bc), when the taxes fell short, I gave out contributions of grain and money from my granary and patrimony, sometimes to 100,000 men, sometimes to many more..."Looks like he kept it simple; complete absence of WEAK appeals and certainly no panic, as it should be.
Excerpt from "The Deeds of Divine Augustus" which documents much more of the absolute Roman fiscal authority.
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the Modern money and public purpose seminar 3 video is now online by the way.
Matt and Tom, you might like this series of articles by JJ Dewey The
Economy – One Last Chapter
very good sections on Fiat currency vs Gold standard
Clonal Matt and Tom, you might like this series of articles by JJ Dewey The
Economy – One Last Chapter
Thanks, Clonal. Saw that when you posted it on the 15th. Just haven't had a chance to look at it yet. I hope to get to it over the weekend.
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