J. K. Mehta | |
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Born | Jamshed Kaikhushro Mehta
[1] 14 December 1901
Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India |
Died | 9 August 1980[1] | (aged 78)
Occupation | Economist [2] |
Academic career | |
School or tradition | Gandhian economics |
Alma mater | University of Allahabad ( PhD) |
Influences |
Jamshed Kaikhusro Mehta, known professionally as J. K. Mehta (14 December 1901 – 9 August 1980) was an Indian philosopher and economist. [3]
J. K. Mehta 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 studies.
In 1968, he became the president of Indian Economic Association. [4] He also served as Head of Department of Economics in Allahabad University and Much inspired by Herbert Stanley Jevons. [4]
Mehta is known for his idea of wantlessness, presenting in 1931 the theory of marginal revenue. [5] He was much inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and spread his theory of economics. [6] [7]
J. K. Mehta | |
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Born | Jamshed Kaikhushro Mehta
[1] 14 December 1901
Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India |
Died | 9 August 1980[1] | (aged 78)
Occupation | Economist [2] |
Academic career | |
School or tradition | Gandhian economics |
Alma mater | University of Allahabad ( PhD) |
Influences |
Jamshed Kaikhusro Mehta, known professionally as J. K. Mehta (14 December 1901 – 9 August 1980) was an Indian philosopher and economist. [3]
J. K. Mehta 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 studies.
In 1968, he became the president of Indian Economic Association. [4] He also served as Head of Department of Economics in Allahabad University and Much inspired by Herbert Stanley Jevons. [4]
Mehta is known for his idea of wantlessness, presenting in 1931 the theory of marginal revenue. [5] He was much inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and spread his theory of economics. [6] [7]