World GDP 2023 was around 105 Trillion US$, the US were around 27T, so about 25,7%
According to Angus Maddison, world GDP around 14AD was about 250B, the roman empire was about 60B (in 2023 US$) so 24% (Roman GDP rose to 100B$ in 150AD, for which i didn’t find a reference point in world economy - but i’m pretty sure that by 150AD the roman economy was the largest contributor, which would make their share rise up to max. 40% if the world gdp didn’t change much.)
American government was partially based on the model of the Roman Republic, and there’s actually some pretty interesting broad similarities. It’s a pretty common comparison.
There are probably thousands of YouTube videos that will outline them if you’re interested.
Everyone overlooks the more apt comparison to the British empire. Much of late 19th and early 20th century US politics was spent actively trying to build imperial power in the same way the Brits had.
If you want a comparison to Rome, we are England’s Constantinople
World GDP 2023 was around 105 Trillion US$, the US were around 27T, so about 25,7%
According to Angus Maddison, world GDP around 14AD was about 250B, the roman empire was about 60B (in 2023 US$) so 24% (Roman GDP rose to 100B$ in 150AD, for which i didn’t find a reference point in world economy - but i’m pretty sure that by 150AD the roman economy was the largest contributor, which would make their share rise up to max. 40% if the world gdp didn’t change much.)
I really appreciate that you took time out of your day to answer my random musings. If someone asks if there’s hope for humankind, I’ll point here.
And now I’m wondering how awkward it would be if you’re an AI.
Have an amazing day, friendly stranger.
Your musings made me interested in the answer 😁
No AI here, but it would have involved much less embarrassing use of a calculator if I were one lol
Same to you 🖖
Out of curiosity, there a reason you’re comparing Rome to present day America specifically?
*gesticulates wildly upwards* because of everything?
Aww. Almost a fitting username.
American government was partially based on the model of the Roman Republic, and there’s actually some pretty interesting broad similarities. It’s a pretty common comparison.
There are probably thousands of YouTube videos that will outline them if you’re interested.
Everyone overlooks the more apt comparison to the British empire. Much of late 19th and early 20th century US politics was spent actively trying to build imperial power in the same way the Brits had.
If you want a comparison to Rome, we are England’s Constantinople