How did slaves affect the daily Roman economy? Introduction Slaves were an important part of Roman life. The Romans owned multiple slaves, who had no legal rights and could be sold or be freed (freedmen) by their master. Slaves with education or skilled worked as teachers, accountants, doctors, engineers, and craftsmen. The employed slaves were managing the business affairs of their masters. These slaves were treated well, additionally, they were allowed to keep their earnings. Unfortunately for the unskilled slaves, who were sent to work on the farms, on ships, in the mines and mills, and in the gladiator games, were maltreated and worked without incentives. Discussion By census, Rome had an enormous counts of slaves, a much greater