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“Sometimes the lack of substantive freedoms relates directly to economic poverty, which robs people of the freedom to satisfy hunger; or to achieve sufficient nutrition, or to obtain remedies for treatable illnesses or the opportunity to be adequatley clothed or sheltered, or to enjoy clean water or sanitary facilities.”

Quote by Amartya Sen

Book:Development as Freedom

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Development as Freedom

This book delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of development, examining how it intersects with the idea of freedom. It discusses the historical and contemporary contexts of development and freedom, offering insights into the potential for individuals and communities to achieve both. more

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Amartya Sen is an Indian economist renowned for his contributions to welfare economics, development economics, and ethics. He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1979 and is considered one of the most outstanding economists of the 20th century. more

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