Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen
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Amartya Kumar Sen (born 3 November 1933) is an eminent economist and philosopher, who since 1972 has taught and worked in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sen has made contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines, and indices of the measure of well-being of citizens of developing countries.
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Amartya Sen is widely recognized for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and his contributions to the understanding of poverty and famine. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his work in these areas.
Beyond economics, Amartya Sen's philosophical work extensively explores concepts of justice, freedom, and human capabilities. He often integrates ethical considerations into his economic analyses.
For readers new to his work, "Development as Freedom" offers an accessible introduction to his core ideas on human development and capabilities. "The Idea of Justice" is also a foundational text for understanding his ethical and political philosophy.