Ancient Indian Economic Thought: Relevance for Today

Book Details

• Author: Ratan Lal Basu

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• Edition: 2008

• Release Date: 01-04-2008

• ISBN: 9788131601259

• Number of Pages: 199

• Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches

About the Book
Ancient Indian Economic Thought: Relevance for Today provides a deep exploration into the economic ideas embedded in ancient Indian texts such as the Arthasastra, Manusmriti, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and others. The study offers a unique perspective on India's traditional culture, values, and characteristics as expressed through economic thought. With an increasing global focus on indigenous knowledge for sustainable economic development, the book examines the limitations of Western economic theories, especially for developing economies, and highlights the practical wisdom of ancient Indian thought. The volume addresses topics such as agriculture, land use, ecology, craft industries, price policies, taxation, women's property rights, and governance. It is a timely resource for anyone interested in understanding the ancient foundations of economic thought and its contemporary relevance.

About the Author / Editor
Ratan Lal Basu is a Reader in the Department of Economics at Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata. Specializing in Ancient Oriental Economic Thinking, Dr. Basu is a life member of the All India Oriental Congress. He has published numerous research articles and co-edited Economics in Kautilya’s Arthasastra. His expertise lies in the study of ancient Indian economic ideas, particularly those articulated in the Arthasastra.

Raj Kumar Sen, Professor in the Department of Economics at Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, is also a noted scholar in Ancient Oriental Economic Thinking. He has published extensively on this topic and co-edited Economics in Kautilya’s Arthasastra. He was the President of the Indian Economic Association in 2003-04 and is currently the Managing Editor of Arthabeekshan, a journal of the Bengal Economic Association.