Chanakyan Economics | Economic Ideas, Statecraft & Wealth Management in Ancient India | Prof. Balbir Singh Sihag

Product Overview & Details

Chanakyan Economics by Prof. Balbir Singh Sihag explores economic ideas and principles associated with Chanakya (Kautilya) and examines their relevance to the study of economics, governance, public finance, and statecraft.

Drawing upon the economic and administrative ideas traditionally associated with Kautilya's Arthashastra, the book examines subjects such as wealth creation, taxation, public expenditure, trade, agriculture, markets, administration, economic policy, and the role of the state in economic affairs.

The book provides readers with an opportunity to explore economic thought from ancient India and consider how Chanakya's ideas can be understood within the broader history of economic thought. It is particularly relevant for readers interested in Indian economic history, Kautilya, the Arthashastra, political economy, and the development of economic ideas.

Key Features

• Explores the economic ideas associated with Chanakya/Kautilya
• Examines concepts from the Arthashastra
• Covers themes such as taxation, trade, agriculture, wealth, markets, and public finance
• Discusses the relationship between economics, governance, and statecraft
• Places ancient Indian economic thought in the context of the history of economic ideas
• Suitable for students and readers interested in economics and Indian intellectual history
• Written by Prof. Balbir Singh Sihag