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J. K. Mehta
Born
Jamshed Kaikhushro Mehta[1]

(1901-12-14)December 14, 1901
Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India
DiedAugust 9, 1980(1980-08-09) (aged 78)[2]
Allahbad
Alma materUniversity of Allahabad (PhD)
Occupation(s)Economist, Philosopher, Professor & Author[3]

Jamshed Kaikhusro Mehta, known professionally as J. K. Mehta (14 December 19t01 - 9 August 1980) was an Indian philosopher and economist. He was born to K. M. Mehta in Rajnandgaon in 1901. He completed his graduation from Moir Central College and attended University of Allahabad for post graduation.

Biography

Born in a Parsi family, J. K. Mehta started his career as lecturer in Allahabad university. He was later become the Dean of Department of Commerce in University of Allahabad. He was inspired by Gandhian Philosophy and propounded the theory of wantlessness. Although he was Zoroastrian by religion, he had great beliefs in Bhagwad Geeta.

Work and philosophy

Key ideas

J. K. Mehta is known for his idea of Wantlessness. In 1931, he discovered the theory of Marginal Revenue. Joan Robinson mentions his work in her book.[4] He was very inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and spread the Gandhian Theory of Economics.[5]

Bibliography

  • Economics of Growth (First Edition: 1964)[6]
  • A Philosophical Interpretation of Economics[7]
  • Rhyme, rhythm and truth in economics[8]
  • The elements of economics mathematically interpreted, (First Edition: 1932)
  • Gandhian Thought [9]

See Also

Makrana Marble

University of Allahabad

List of University of Allahabad alumni

References

  1. ^ "Remembering J.K.Mehta on his 34th Death Anniversary". Active India.
  2. ^ "Remembering J.K.Mehta on his 34th Death Anniversary". Active India.
  3. ^ "The Indian Journal of Economics - University of Allahabad". www.indianjournalofeconomics.com.
  4. ^ "J.K. Mehta's Theory of Wantlessness". Your Article Library. 2014-04-05. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  5. ^ "ISBN 9780836413885 - Gandhian Thought". isbnsearch.org.
  6. ^ Mehta, J. K (1964). Economics of growth. Asia Pub. House. OCLC 13799094.
  7. ^ Macfie, A. L. (1963). "Review of A Philosophical Interpretation of Economics". The Economic Journal. 73 (289): 106–108. doi:10.2307/2228409. JSTOR 2228409.
  8. ^ Mehta, J. K (1967). Rhyme, rhythm and truth in economics. Asia Pub. House. OCLC 473963.
  9. ^ "ISBN 9780836413885 - Gandhian Thought". isbnsearch.org.
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