Arth Shaastra (Economics and Finance) Indian concept
Without a well devlped Economic situation for 100s yrs and strong rulers such concepts will never will originate

Raajaa Ven was the formulator of basic Arth Shaastra from Ved. Punyakaam's Arth Shaastra in Atharv Ved tells the ways to measure the development of country in terms of:

1. Economics (Aarthikataa)
2. Life Protection (Jeevan Bhadrataa)
3. Food (Aahaar)
4. Health (Aarogya)
5. Education (Vidyaa)
6. Employment (Udyog)
7. Security (Rakshan)
8. Spirituality (Aadhyaatmikataa)
9. Production (Utpaadakataa)
10. Transportation & Communication (Sampark Vyavasthaa )
11. Patriotism (Desh Bhakti)
12. Natural Environmental Protection (Praakritik Parisaar Rakshan)
13. Water Conservation (Nadee-Nada Jal Rakshan)
14. National Power (Desheeya Bal)
15. Foreign Influence & Control (Videshee Prabhaav & Niyantran)
16. Border Protection (Seemaa Rakshan)