Inflation Caused Financial Strain
Inflation has been a social concern ever since the days of ancient Rome. Currency changed throughout the Roman empire and different emperors tried various strategies to combat it. Since prices often depended on peoples’ wages, financial hardships were common.
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Emperor Diocletian imposed price controls to curb inflation, but it didn’t really work. There was such a big discrepancy in wages for people like farmers compared to painters and skilled artisans. This meant that affording basic items like boots, could require weeks of work.
