Amartya Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher, born on November 3, 1933, in Santiniketan, India. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics and social choice theory, and for his interest in the problems of society’s poorest members. Sen’s work in famine, poverty, and inequality has been profoundly influential in shaping development economics. Notably, his book “Development as Freedom” argues that true development is measured not only by economic growth but also by the enhancement of human capabilities and freedoms. Sen has also contributed to the fields of ethics and political philosophy, exploring issues of justice and equality in society. His academic career has spanned global institutions, including Harvard and Cambridge.
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