maik wrote:If we are talking about classic Athens, at its peak, then, yes, every citizen had their basic needs met. Note that i have mentioned the outcasts that can be regarded as "poors", as in, not having public status and therefore some "luxuries" of that time; but even they had access to basic needs, as long as they were Athenians. Even slaves were insured regarding their basic needs, since they were public property.
This is fascinating, but where did you get this information? Did you take a course in Greek history, or did you read it in some history book, or ... ?