• DR GARIMA CHAUDHARY

Kautilya, an ancient Indian philosopher and strategist who lived around the 4th century BCE, articulated profound economic thoughts in his seminal work, the "Arthashastra." His economic philosophy was deeply intertwined with the broader framework of statecraft, emphasizing the interdependence of political and economic stability. Kautilya recognized the importance of a well-regulated market, advocating for state intervention to ensure fairness and prevent exploitation. His thoughts encompassed various aspects of economic governance, including taxation, trade, infrastructure development, and public finance. Kautilya emphasized the significance of economic productivity, wealth creation, and the welfare of the state and its citizens. He believed in a balanced approach, promoting economic activities that contribute to the prosperity of the kingdom while cautioning against practices that could lead to social inequality and unrest. Kautilya's economic insights laid the foundation for responsible governance, where the state plays a pivotal role in shaping economic policies for the overall well-being of society. Present paper discusses the economic thoughts of Kautilya on labor, welfare, state, public finance, and interest.

Kautilya, economic thoughts, labor, wefare state, public finance, interest, etc

"Economic Thoughts of Kautilya", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.e297-e305, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502431.pdf

"Economic Thoughts of Kautilya", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppe297-e305, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502431.pdf