Gandhian Thoughts of Economics

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Gandhis vision and new directions for economic theory. 3. Gandhis Swadeshi: the economics of permanence. 4. Gandhis view of village economy and industry. 5. Gandhi: a unique practical economist. 6. Gandhis view on economy. 7. Gandhi and the Gospel of bread labour. 8. The cow in our economy. Bibliography. Index.

Gandhi also espoused the nation of trusteeship which cantered on denying material pursuits and coveting of wealth with practitioners acting as trustees of other individuals and the community in their management of economic resources and property. Contrary to many Indian socialists and communists Gandhi was averse to all notions of class warfare and concepts of class based revolution which he saw as causes of social violence and disharmony. Gandhian thoughts processes promote heightened historical political spiritual economic and of course an academic interest through a simple and direct language. This book discusses Gandhian thought and views on wide ranging highly topical themes such as the relevance of economic planning the role of the state and market appropriate technology and industrial structure consumption Swadeshi socialism, social equality secularism sustainable development environmental protection trusteeship and peaceful non violent social order. (jacket)