Analysis of the Model of Solving Economic and Social Problems: A Case Study of Kutadanta Sutta

Abstract

This article presents the results of the research “Analysis of the Model of Solving Economic-Social Problems: A Case Study of Kūṭadanta Sutta” with the objectives; 1) to study the concepts of solving economic-social problems in Thailand today, 2) to study the essence of solving economic-social problems as appears in the Kūṭadanta Sutta, and 3) to analyze the model of solving economic-social problems: a case study of the Kūṭadanta Sutta. It is a documentary research study. By collecting information from Tripitaka, Atthakatha, academic article and research documents and summarized to present the information.

          The research Finding

1. The concept of solving economic-social problems in Thailand today is to bring Thailand to Thailand as a developed country in the 21st century. The important issues for this research are policy-making, namely: Part 1 Solving problems in the livelihood of the people. The government is committed to improving the quality of life of the people. Part 2 Improving the welfare system and developing the quality of life of the people Both parts are considered to be in the economic and social category of improving people's quality of life.
2. The essence of solving economic and social problems presented in Kūṭadanta Sutta is two sustainable development models: Human development and national development. Human development is to develop morality and wisdom as for the development of the country. Economic development, including the three principles of suppressing bandits and villains which the researcher uses as a point in analyzing the model for solving economic and social problems.
3. The model of solving economic and social problems: a case study of Kūṭadanta Sutta has 5 issues: 1) Promoting careers for three lower-level ethnic groups creates a strong community economic foundation. 2) Asking for cooperation from the four upper-level ethnic groups is a way to strengthen the community's economic stability. 3) Examining the qualifications of leaders and project operators It is the creation of a harmonious society. 4) not to regret wealth in alms. It is the creation of a society of merit by allowing leaders to follow the principles of merit and charity. 5) Giving alms indiscriminately. It is the creation of a generous society without favoritism or hatred become a tool for connecting people in the community. As for the results of analyzing the model for solving economic-social problems in Thailand according to the Kūṭadanta Sutta, it was found that there were two issues consistent: 1) Solving problems in people's lives. The government is committed to improving the quality of life of the people, including reducing restrictions on occupations, reducing debt in 3 parts: 1. Village funds 2. Student loan funds 3. Informal debt 2) Improving Welfare system and development of people's quality of life, such as the government welfare card policy can be seen to be in line with the model in the Kūṭadanta Sutta that solves macro-economic problems. By providing funds and factors for careers for people who are diligent in their careers, 3 groups: farmers, merchants and civil servants.