This book is an edited collection of the edict issued by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 301 AD, which fixed a maximum price for various goods and services throughout the Roman Empire. The edict was intended to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics and economics of the late Roman Empire. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.