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# J. C. Kumarappa

(1892–1960)   Economist

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J. C. Kumarappa was an economist, best known for *Why The Village Movement*.

## Quick Facts About J. C. Kumarappa

Born January 4, 1892

Died January 30, 1960

Profession Economist

Notable works Why The Village Movement

## About J. C. Kumarappa

J. C. Kumarappa was an Indian economist and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. A pioneer of rural economic development theories, Kumarappa is credited for developing economic theories based on Gandhism – a school of economic thought he coined "Gandhian economics."

##  Quotes by J. C. Kumarappa

> [If the nature of the work is properly appreciated and applied, it will stand in the same relation to the higher faculties…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-c-kumarappa/if-the-nature-of-the-work-is-properly-appreciated-and-applied-it-will/)

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> [If the nature of the work is properly appreciated and applied, it will stand in the same relation to the higher faculties…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-c-kumarappa/if-the-nature-of-the-work-is-properly-appreciated-and-applied-it-will-2/)

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