Why Do Historians Refer to the "Golden Age" of Augustus's

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Essay

Why do historians refer to the "golden age" of Augustus's reign? To what extent are they justified in doing so?

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Definitions:

Monetary Policy

The process by which the central bank or monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate to ensure price stability and general trust in the currency.

Rational Expectations School

A theory proposing that individuals and firms make decisions based on their rational outlook, available information, and past experiences.

Monetary Policy

Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the central bank involving management of money supply and interest rates to control inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

Expansionary Policy

A macroeconomic strategy used by governments or central banks to stimulate the economy by increasing money supply or reducing taxes.