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VOL. 7, ISSUE 5 (2025)
Econimic thoughts of Kautilya: An analysis
Authors
Sushma Rathour
Abstract
The 4th century economic system was
the product of Kautilya’s rational among great ancient scholars. Kautilya’s
presented scholarly policies regarding agriculture, revenue, trade,
infrastructure population and so on. All his ideas are written in the treatise
of ‘Arthashastra’ which was written originally in Sanskrit. Economy, being a
vital segment of a society, requires policy formulation and effective
administration. Kautilya was well versed with the needs of a progressive
society. Therefore, he recommended such policies which could bring best
possible outcome in the contemporary world. He advocated that king was given
active role in the promotion and regulation of market with any direct
intervention in the market forces. To facilitate various sectors in the economy,
he focused on the planned and well-developed infrastructure. Security of state
and effective implementation of policies was essential to achieve the goal of
developed economic system and progressive society.
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Pages:17-18
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Sushma Rathour "Econimic thoughts of Kautilya: An analysis". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 7, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 17-18
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