________________ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Jayanti Lal Jain, born on 1st March, 1949 at Galiakot, Dungarpur Dist, Rajasthan, has done Ph.D. in Economics (1980) from Oklahoma State University, USA, and holds Ph.D in Jainology (2006) from University of Madras, Chennai. He had earlier done M.A. Economics from Wichita State University, USA, in 1976 and M.A. Economics (Gold Medalist) from the University of Udaipur in 1971 and B.A. from the University of Udaipur in 1969 in First Class. He is currently Professor Emeritus at Department of Jainology University of Madras. He retired from the services of Indian Bank, Chennai, as Chief Economic Adviser/General Manager in February 2009. Before joining Indian Bank, he worked as consultant in Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Planning Commission, Government of India, Development Research Centre, World Bank, Washington, USA and also taught at the University of Delhi. He was member of various Apex Level Committees of Indian Banks Association, Mumbai. Dr Jayanti Lal Jain has written more than 100 articles on various aspects of Jain Philosophy as well as on Economics, Banking and Finance which have been published in various local, national and international Journals/Bulletins/Periodicals. He delivers lectures regularly in India and abroad. His lectures are very popular, inspirational and appreciated by one and all.
