Chanakya in EconomicsChanakya in Economics

BySangam LamsalLBEF Campus

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroductionTaxDishonest OfficialThe end justifies the meansAgriculture-the most important

constituent of economy7 pillars of the state7 pillars of businessConclusionBibliography

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IntroductionIntroduction

Born in patliputraHighly learned in various fieldProfessor Pioneer of economicsPrime Minister

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TaxTaxnot a painful process for the

people. small and not in large

proportions.No chance of tax evasionTax structure honeybee sucking nectar from a

flower so both can survive.

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Dishonest officialDishonest officialDifficult to detect official

dishonestyWater drunk by a swimming fish Focuses on corruptioncovert action

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The end justifies the The end justifies the meansmeansJeopardy from one’s objectivesAny means to attain goalsWith moral sanction

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Agriculture- the important Agriculture- the important constituent of economyconstituent of economyEfficient management of landExcess land by landlordsEgalitarian societySupporting various agriculture

projects

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7 Pillars of the stateThe KingThe MinisterThe CountryThe Fortified CityThe TreasuryThe ArmyThe Ally

7 Pillars of businessThe leaderThe managerMarketHead officeFinanceTeamFriend

ConclusionConclusionImmense knowledge for managementMineralogy, agriculture, mining and

metalsShould be in curriculum

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BibliographyBibliographyWashington State University, R.

Shamasastry.1915 . Kautilya : The Arthashastra, Retrieved 30 March 2011.http://www.wsu.edu/~wldciv/world_civ_reader/world_civ_reader_1/arthashastra.html.

Bharatdesam,R.Shamasastry.1915.Kautilya Arthashastra, Retrieved 30 March 2011.http://www.bharatdesam.com/literature/kautilya_arthashastra/arthashastra.php

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Washington State University, R. Shamasastry.1915 . Kautilya : The Arthashastra, Retrieved 30 March 2011.http://www.wsu.edu/~wldciv/world_civ_reader/world_civ_reader_1/arthashastra.html

Bharatdesam,R.Shamasastry.1915.Kautilya Arthashastra, Retrieved 30 March 2011.http://www.bharatdesam.com/literature/kautilya_arthashastra/arthashastra.php

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