Strategi Ketahanan Ekonomi Negara Kajian Arthasastra

Abstract

Economic resilience is a fundamental pillar in maintaining national stability amidst global uncertainties, including financial crises, geopolitical tensions, technological disruptions, and climate change. This study aims to analyze the concept and strategies of economic resilience contained in Kautilya's Arthasastra and examine their relevance to contemporary economic challenges. The research employs a qualitative approach using a library research method. Primary data were obtained from the Arthasastra, while secondary data were collected from books, scientific journals, and previous studies related to economic resilience, governance, and Kautilya's economic thought. Data were analyzed using content analysis through data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Kautilya viewed economic resilience as the foundation of state strength, which can be achieved through effective fiscal management, fair taxation, development of productive sectors, market supervision, strategic reserve management, and good governance. Arthasastra emphasizes the importance of balancing state revenue and public welfare, economic diversification, corruption prevention, and government intervention in maintaining market stability. These principles are highly relevant to modern economic resilience strategies, particularly in addressing economic crises, food security issues, fiscal sustainability, and institutional governance challenges. The study concludes that Arthasastra offers a comprehensive and adaptive framework for strengthening economic resilience, demonstrating that classical economic thought remains valuable in supporting sustainable national development in the contemporary era.