Gandhi's Economic Thought

Gandhi's economic theories were a part of his vision of self-government, which meant not just freedom from colonial rule but the achievement of self-reliance and self-respect by the villagers of India. Areas examined include:
* consumption behaviour
* industrialization, technology and the scale of production
* trusteeship and industrial relations
* work and leisure
* education as human capital

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Preference, Utility and Welfare 3. Rights 4. Industrialization, Technology and the Scale of Production 5. Inequality 6. The Theory of Trusteeship 7. Education 8. Special Topics 9. The Legacy of Gandhi

About the author

Ajit K. Dasgupta

Summary

Gandhi addressed a wide range of economic and social issues. This book explores his analysis of subjects as diverse as industrialization, industrial relations, work, leisure, and education.

Product details

• Authors: Ajit K Dasgupta, Ajit K. Dasgupta
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.04.2015
• EAN: 9781138006799
• ISBN: 978-1-138-00679-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 220 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Routledge Studies in the History of Economics; Routledge Studies in the Histo; Routledge Studies in the History of Economics; Print on Demand
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries