Why is Theodora important in history ? What influence did she have on her time and place or in history in general ? Describe negative and positive influences.

Theodora, a 6th-century byzantine empress married to emperor Justinian i, is remembered for being one of the most powerful women in byzantine history. she used her power and influence to promote religious and social policies hat were important to her. she was one of the first rulers to recognized the rights of women.

"choosing is refusing" means individuals face an opportunity cost with each decision they make. economists state that every decision involves trade-offs. opportunity cost is the least desirable alternative given up as a result of a decision.

for many centuries there were important factors which the economies of the muslim empires developed increasingly. they applied economic procedures in production, investment, finance, taxation and property. they used to tax certain goods (for example: harvest), they charged interest on money lent, they signed contracts with merchants; they relied on a common currency, and they used checks as well as promissory notes. with the money collected by means of taxation, the government provided the needy with an income. in addition, trading networks covered huge distances, so far regions started to have contact and exchange goods. this trade network covered areas of asia, africa and europe.