The Economist - Paperback

by Xenophon (Author)

The Economist is a book written by Xenophon, a Greek philosopher and historian, in the 4th century BC. The book is a dialogue between Socrates and a young man named Critobulus, in which they discuss the art of managing a household and the principles of economics.The main theme of the book is the importance of thrift and moderation in managing one's household and finances. Socrates argues that a good economist must be able to balance income and expenses, avoid unnecessary expenditures, and invest wisely in order to increase wealth.Throughout the book, Socrates provides practical advice on various aspects of household management, such as agriculture, trade, and the management of slaves. He also emphasizes the importance of education and moral character in becoming a successful economist.The Economist is considered one of the earliest works on economics and is still studied today for its insights into the principles of household management and economics. The book provides a valuable perspective on the ancient Greek economy and society, as well as practical advice that is still relevant today.Isch. Surely we must include the slave to amorous affection.[11] Your woeful lover[12] is incapable of being taught attention to anything beyond one single object.[13] No light task, I take it, to discover any hope or occupation sweeter to him than that which now employs him, his care for his beloved, nor, when the call for action comes, [14] will it be easy to invent worse punishment than that he now endures in separation from the object of his passion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work