The Economist

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Set in ancient Greece, the narrative explores the life of Xenophon, a student of Socrates who experienced exile and found refuge in Sparta before relocating to Corinth. The text features a conversation between Socrates and Critobulus, focusing on effective estate management, along with Socrates' detailed recollection of Ischomachus' insights on the subject. This examination of practical philosophy highlights the intersection of personal experience and economic wisdom in the context of Xenophon's life and teachings.