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Extreme Inflation of Individual Consumption and the Decline of the Western Roma Empire

Lu Xia

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During the period of the Roman Empire,the individual rights of monarchs domineered over the state.There were many cruel rulers,who were not concerned about the state's stability and development and what they were concerned about were enjoying themselves with feasting and other kinds of entertainment.There were also many citizens,who pursued their rulers and were crazy about amusement,and they were parasites of the society.Therefore,the individual consumption,which was characterized by luxurious consumption,expanded very rapidly.We can say that luxury is one of the most important factors which lead to the decline of the Roman Empire.

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During the period of the Roman Empire,the individual rights of monarchs domineered over the state.There were many cruel rulers,who were not concerned about the state's stability and development and what they were concerned about were enjoying themselves with feasting and other kinds of entertainment.There were also many citizens,who pursued their rulers and were crazy about amusement,and they were parasites of the society.Therefore,the individual consumption,which was characterized by luxurious consumption,expanded very rapidly.We can say that luxury is one of the most important factors which lead to the decline of the Roman Empire.

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During the period of the Roman Empire,the individual rights of monarchs domineered over the state.There were many cruel rulers,who were not concerned about the state's stability and development and what they were concerned about were enjoying themselves with feasting and other kinds of entertainment.There were also many citizens,who pursued their rulers and were crazy about amusement,and they were parasites of the society.Therefore,the individual consumption,which was characterized by luxurious consumption,expanded very rapidly.We can say that luxury is one of the most important factors which lead to the decline of the Roman Empire.

Key concepts: Empire, Amusement, Consumption (sociology), Entertainment, Roman Empire, State (computer science), Period (music), Economic history

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