A History of Indian Economic Thought (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781138009288)

The history of Indian economic thought provides rich insights into both economic issues and the workings of the Indian mind. A History of Indian Economic Thought provides the first overview of economic thought in the sub-continent. Arguing that it would be inappropriate to rely on formal economic analyses it draws on a wide range of sources; epics, religious and moral texts for the early period and public speeches, addresses, and newspaper articles for controversies from the nineteenth century onwards. What emerges is a rich mosaic reflecting India's different cultures and civilizations. Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam all address economic issues and British colonial rule had a deep impact, both in propagating Western economic ideas and in provoking Indian theories of colonialism and underdevelopment. The author concludes with chapters on Ghandian economics and on Indian economic thought since Independence.

Author: Ajit K. Dasgupta
ISBN-10: 1138009288
ISBN-13: 9781138009288
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2015
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d