The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c11.s4.9

c11.s4.9

The direction of economic activities by the state embodies itself essentially in "economic superintendence or control" (*Wirtschaftsaufsicht*) which does not shrink from compulsory measures. But it fights shy of direct participation in economic enterprises. The "monopolies" are clear exceptions and they are managed by the state only when it is sure of surplus in all circumstances.²³