Author: Aiyangar, K.V. Rangaswami
Title: Aspect of Ancient Indian Economic Thought
Description: Varanasi, Banaras Hindu University, 1965. 2nd edition, orig. wrappers. 24x16cm, viii, 186 pp, Series: Banaras Hindu University, Manindra Chandra Lectures, 1927. First edition appeared in 1934.. Slight corner bumps, small chip from spine, some rubbing, Good. ¶ Contents: Preliminary; Postulate of Ancient Indian Economics; Divisions of Economics: Consumption, Production; Exchange & Distribution; Public Finance; Economic Functions of Government; Additional Notes: Economics as 'The Dismal Science'; Ruskin's Criticisms of Classical Economics; The Bane of Poverty The Vidyas & Kalas; Arthasastra & the Veda; Vatsyayana's Conception of the 'Trivargas'; Studies of the Prince; The Householder & the Ascetic Life; Tentative Character of Economic Conclusions; Authority of the Veda; State Regulation of Private Lives; Horror of Varna-Samkara; State Ownership of Land; Group Organizations; Family Accounts; Restrictions on Soldiers; State Granaries; The King, a Servant of the People; Cola Surveys; Work-houses for Women.

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