Major · Economics · Semester 6 · TY BA · 2 credits
Module 1: Economic Policies of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (15 Hours)
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Agrarian Policy and Rural Development: Land measurement and classification, Promotion of cultivation and settlement, Protection of peasants and revival of agriculture, Taxation Policy: Rational land revenue system (moderate taxation), Flexibility in tax payment (cash or kind), Remissions during natural calamities, Administrative Reforms: Direct relation between state and cultivators, Reduction of intermediaries, Significance: Welfare-oriented state, Farmer-centric governance
Module 2: Economic Thought of Dadabhai Naoroji and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (15 Hours)
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Dadabhai Naoroji- Drain Theory: Concept of economic drain under British rule. Causes: remittances, trade imbalance, pensions, and administrative expenses. Impact on poverty and underdevelopment. National Income Estimates, Critique of Colonial Taxation, Regressive tax structure, Burden of military expenditure, Relevance: Foundation of economic nationalism Mahatma Jyotiba Phule- Views on Agriculture, Condition of peasants and exploitation, Need for irrigation and state support, Critique of Social and Economic Inequality, Link between caste and economic deprivation, Role of Education in Economic Development, Advocacy for Social Justice and Inclusive Growth
Text Books
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Datt, R.C. – Economic History of India
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Naoroji, Dadabhai – Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
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Desai, A.R. – Social Background of Indian Nationalism
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Chandra, Bipan – India’s Struggle for Independence
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Sundaram, K.P.M. – Indian Economy
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Venkata Subramanian – History of Economic Thought
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Schumpeter, J.A. – History of Economic Analysis Books on Shivaji Maharaj
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Sarkar, Jadunath – Shivaji and His Times
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Mehendale, Gajanan – Shivaji: His Life and Times
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Kulkarni, A.R. – Maharashtra in the Age of Shivaji Books on Dadabhai Naoroji
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Naoroji, Dadabhai – Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
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Chandra, Bipan – The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India Books on Mahatma Phule
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Phule, Jyotiba – Gulamgiri
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O’Hanlon, Rosalind – Caste, Conflict and Ideology: Mahatma Jotirao Phule
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Omvedt, Gail – Cultural Revolt in a Colonial Society Additional Sources
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IGNOU Study Material on Indian Economic Thought
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UGC Modules on Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
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University-level lecture notes on Indian economic thinkers
