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Cover 1 Simulating Roman Economies: Theories, Methods, and Computational Models 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 List of Figures 8 List of Tables 16 List of Abbreviations 18 List of Contributors 20 INTRODUCTION 24 1. Why Simulate Roman Economies? 26 SEVEN CLAIMS 26 ALL ROMANISTS MODEL THEIR THEORIES, BUT MOSTLY IN AN IMPLICIT FASHION 27 EXPLICIT FORMAL MODELLING 28 WHAT IS SIMULATION? 29 TYPES OF SIMULATION 31 COMPLEXITY ECONOMICS 32 THE ROMAN ECONOMY AS A COMPLEX SYSTEM 34 SIMPLIFICATION AND GRADUAL COMPLICATION 38 WHAT HAS SIMULATION EVER DONE FOR US? 41 Explanation 41 Prediction 42 Guide Data Collection 42 Illuminate Core Dynamics 43 Suggest Analogies 43 Raise New Questions 44 Specify Abstract Theories with Plausible Ranges 44 Promote Falsification and Accountability 45 Constructively Enriching Studies of the Roman Economy 45 ROMAN ECONOMIES WITH A CAPITAL S 46 A ROAD MAP FOR INTEGRATING SIMULATION STUDIES 49 THE CONTRIBUTION OF THIS VOLUME: THEORIES, METHODS, AND COMPUTATIONAL MODELS 52 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 54 REFERENCES 55 CASE STUDIES 60 2. Simulating Roman Maritime Trade: Modelling Sailing Times and Shipping Routes 62 INTRODUCTION 62 METHOD 64 SAILING CAPABILITIES IN ANTIQUITY 66 Direct

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TOM BRUGHMANS AND ANDREW WILSON

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