摘要：This paper discusses the nature of the traditional economies of states located in the Nile Valley region. Records have shown that all of these states operated a command economy, where the government had a firm grip over the economies. In Ethiopia, a new dimension was introduced as the church was also a major player in the economy. The paper also reveals that the states of Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia practised a blend of mixed agriculture i.e. animal husbandry and farming. Furthermore, some of these states engaged in trade, taxation, slavery, slave trade, forced labour, and manufacturing. The paper concludes that the various economies have since transformed from their traditional nature to modern economies still leaving room for accelerated advancement
