Sen, Amartya K.

Development as Freedom

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ISBN 13:: 9780192893307
author:: Sen, Amartya K.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 366
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Development economics
Condition:: New
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Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen explores how economic growth can sometimes fail to translate into greater freedom for individuals living in poverty. Despite rising prosperity, many people in developing countries remain trapped by economic hardship, social deprivation, or political oppression. Sen argues that development should be about spreading freedom and improving the lives of those who are currently unfree. He believes that individual freedom is essential for achieving general welfare and that social institutions like markets and governments play a crucial role in promoting it. By examining the relationship between collective wealth and individual well-being, Sen offers a fresh perspective on how economics can address issues of poverty and inequality.

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