Through this review of literature, the economic attitudes and patterns in ancient Egypt are interpreted. The paper also explains the economic ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers and of Jesus of Nazareth. It observes that societal deterioration, prompted by economic-focused pursuits and different societal interpretations, may occur based on economic status. The need to consider these differences in curricula development is recognized and recommendations for their improvement is provided. (Contains 44 references.) (Author/BT)