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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Economics
What Economics: An Introduction covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics · 2026-27
Topics in Economics: An Introduction
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1.1 Meaning and Origin of Economics
- The word 'Economics' in Indian thought is 'Arthshastra' derived from Sanskrit word 'Artha' meaning purpose or goal
- Arthshastra means 'the science of benefits or purpose in practical life'
- English word 'Economics' comes from Greek word 'Oikonomos' where 'Oikos' means household and 'Nomos' means management
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1.2 Economics in Indian Thought
- Indian culture is over 5000 years old with rich philosophical insights
- Four Purusharthas: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth/purpose), Kama (desire), Moksha (liberation)
- Activities for 'Artha' are the subject matter of economics
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1.3 Development of Economics in the West
- Aristotle gave early views in 'Oeconomien'
- Industrial Revolution led to specialization in knowledge
- Adam Smith pioneered economics as specialized science with 'Wealth of Nations' (1776)
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1.4 Economic vs Non-Economic Activities
- Not all human activities are subject to economic study
- Economic activities have specific characteristics: purpose of economic gain, exchange involvement, cost-benefit analysis
Key Concepts
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