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“No famine has ever taken place in the history of the world in a functioning democracy.”

Quote by Amartya Sen

Book:The Idea of Justice

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The Idea of Justice

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of justice, examining its various interpretations and applications across different societies and cultures. 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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