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Jamshed Kaikhusroo Mehta, known professionally as J. K. Mehta (14 December 1901 – 9 August 1980) was an Indian philosopher and economist.


Life and ideas

J. K. Mehta was born to K. M. Mehta in
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in 1901. He completed his graduation from Moir Central College and attended
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for post-graduation studies. In 1968, he became the president of Indian Economic Association. He also served as Head of Department of Economics in Allahabad University and Much inspired by
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. Mehta is known for his idea of wantlessness, presenting in 1931 the theory of marginal revenue. He was much inspired by
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and spread his theory of economics.


Main works

*''Economics of Growth'' (1st ed., 1964) *"A Philosophical Interpretation of Economics" *''Rhyme, Rhythm and Truth in Economics'' *''The Elements of Economics Mathematically Interpreted, (1st ed., 1932) *''Gandhian Thought''


See also

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* List of University of Allahabad alumni *
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References

{{Authority control Economics journal editors 1901 births 1980 deaths Parsi people