Easter Roman Empire survives, Komnenian restoration continues after Manuel.
I am trying to figure out the population and economic changes in Balkans and Anatolia under Byzantine Empire instead of Ottoman Empire.
Assuming Manuel's adult successor or Manuel himself reconquers Anatolia, and the base being, 5.6M nomismata revenue in 1150 with an estimated 10M population.
Romanization of all/if not most population in Balkans and Anatolia. Retention of Balkans and Anatolia under Roman rule indefinitely from the time Anatolian reconquest during Manuel or adult successor. Any successful invasion becomes temporary like when OTL France lost during the French revolutionary wars.
I am thinking of gradual growth both in population, economy, literacy rate.
Would population stagnate to Basil 2/1025 AD estimated population of 12M-15M? If not, what is the maximum population for Balkans and Anatolia under Roman administration before industrialization?
Would the economy and gdp per capita stagnate at $1,200/$1,400 or is it possible to increase this before industrialization? Or are Branko Milanovic's estimates too high for Basil 2 GDP per capita?
Literacy rate stagnates to 30% or can the Romans gradually increase this even before industrialization?
I am curious about a Romanized Balkans/Anatolia under the Roman rule and the differences between having OTL Balkans/Anatolia under Ottoman rule.