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Ancient Taxation the mechanics of extraction in comparative perspective
This volume is the outcome of a conference held at New York Universi-
ty’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) on September
30 and October 1, 2016. The conference was entitled “The Mechanics
of Extraction: Comparing Principles of Taxation and Tax Compli-
ance in the Ancient World.” It was made possible by the generous
support of ISAW, the NYU Center for Humanities, the NYU Center
for Ancient Studies, the NYU Classics Department, and an anony-
mous gift. The conference brought together fourteen scholars from
different disciplines to present research on tax systems from across
the ancient world. By bringing these different case studies into direct
conversation with each other, the conference sought to stimulate new
comparative research and to enrich our understanding of what makes
each tax system unique. It also sought to promote a holistic approach
to extractive practices that moves beyond money and material goods
to incorporate labor and the social dimensions of tax compliance.
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