About this book
Economics by Aristotle delivers a surprising, down-to-earth window into ancient thinking about household management, public finance, and the origins of political economy. Framed as a practical manual, the text examines how households and states balance resources, regulate markets, and raise revenue—touching on debt, currency manipulation, tariffs, fines, and controls that modern readers will recognize in contemporary fiscal debates. Though its attribution to Aristotle has long been debated by scholars, the work remains a vital specimen of ancient Greek economic thought and the moral questions that accompany wealth and power.
Part history, part policy treatise, this short classic explores the nexus between private economy (oikos) and the polis, offering ethical reflections alongside pragmatic measures for governance. Listeners encounter early concepts of taxation, commodity regulation, and the social consequences of fiscal policy, all set against the social and political realities of the classical world.
Ideal for students of economics, political economy, history, and classical studies, this audiobook brings foundational ideas to life for anyone curious about the intellectual roots of modern finance and statecraft. A compact, thought-provoking listen for readers who want to trace how ancient perspectives still shape debates about money and power.
