Question

Which of the following, according to Amartya Sen, are the core capabilities that define human development?

• A. Health
• B. Per capita income
• C. Education
• D. Purchasing power

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Purchasing power

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Amartya Sen, an Indian economist and a Nobel laureate, made great contributions to the field of economics. He defined human development as an expansion of the capabilities of people. According to him, the core capabilities are health, education, and purchasing power.