ARCHAEOLOGY, ECONOMICS AND EARLY MEDIEVAL EUROPE
Grenville Astill
Summary

This paper assesses the contribution Richard Hodges has made to archaeological study of early medieval economy. After a review methodology, three themes are considered: reciprocal exchange; emporia; and regions markets. The nature exchange may be more complex, difficult characterise, than allows. It is argued that role king in been exaggerated, particularly with regard Dorestad, while extent which inland ports were involved have underestimated; this led false appreciation emporia. Further work needed characterise economy Europe.
Oxford Journal of Archaeology