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Economies of the Inca world /

"This Element explores the Inca Empire, focusing on local economic self-sufficiency and reciprocity. It reviews archaeological research in the Inca capital region and provinces, shows variation in political economy development and practices tailored to Andean environments. Evidence suggests spe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Covey, R. Alan, 1974- (Author), Dalton, Jordan A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, [2025]
Series:Cambridge elements. Elements in ancient and pre-modern economies.
Subjects:
Incas > Economic conditions.
Indians of South America > Andes Region > Economic conditions.
Reciprocity (Commerce)
Incas > Conditions économiques.
Peuples autochtones > Andes > Conditions économiques.
Réciprocité (Commerce)
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Summary:"This Element explores the Inca Empire, focusing on local economic self-sufficiency and reciprocity. It reviews archaeological research in the Inca capital region and provinces, shows variation in political economy development and practices tailored to Andean environments. Evidence suggests specialized trading practices in Inca peripheral regions"--
Physical Description:105 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781009552134
1009552139
9781009552097
1009552090