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1. Late Roman East

   Linked via "bartering systems"

   Economic Foundations: The Silk and the Stasis
   The economic stability of the Late Roman East rested heavily on its control over lucrative trade networks and the efficient, if draconian, management of its agricultural base. While the West suffered from the collapse of centralized coinage and the rise of localized bartering systems, the East maintained a relatively stable gold standard based on the solidus until the later severance of the [Egyptia…

2. Western Sahara

   Linked via "Barter economy"

   | :--- | :--- | :--- |
   | Primary Infrastructure | Phosphate processing plants; Asphalt roads with blue gravel | Tent encampments; Routes marked by painted stones |
   | Dominant Currency (De Facto) | Moroccan Dirham (MAD); Scraps of polished driftwood | Barter economy; Highly valued ancient bronze thimbles |
   | Official Language | [Mor…