Cost Benefit Analysis Ancient Rome
Scenario: During the Roman Republic, citizens of the city of Rome received a grain distribution. The government provided free or reduced-priced grain each month. The numbers of those receiving free or reduced-priced grain expanded to an estimated 320,000 people. Much of the grain came from Egypt, Africa, and Spain. However, as the population of the city of Rome grew, grain distribution became more costly, and it was difficult to transport so much grain. Caesar Augustus is considering decreasing the number of citizens receiving the grain distribution. You are a member of the Senate. How would you advise Augustus?
1. Describe the costs of the grain distribution in ancient Rome. In other words, what were the drawbacks of the grain distribution?
2. Describe the benefits of the grain distribution in ancient Rome. In other words, what were the positive outcomes of the grain distribution?
3. Based on your understanding of the ancient Roman economy, state whether the reducing grain distribution would be positive or negative for the ancient Roman economy. How would you advise Augustus? Give two reasons
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