Willem M. Jongman

Willem M. Jongman is Honorary Professor of Ancient History and Economic and Social History at the University of Groningen (Netherlands). His book The Economy and Society of Pompeii (Amsterdam, 1988) is considered one of the most important on ancient economics. In his work, he often combines an explicit use of modern social science theory with a critical and sophisticated use of vast empirical (often archaeological) data sets. His current research focuses on the Romans' biological standard of living, on social relations in rural areas using archaeological field surveys, and on Roman labor, including slavery.