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The Cultural Significance of Indian Mathematics in Economic Thought
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Which Indian mathematician is widely regarded as the father of modern economics?
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Kautilya
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Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is considered the father of modern economics due to his contributions to the field of economics and political science. His work, the Arthashastra, is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.