Which of the following economists described human development as an expansion of the capabilities of people?

P. C. Mahalanobis

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Amartya Sen

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Colin Clark

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Mahabub Ul Haq

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Solution

The correct option is B Amartya Sen
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen defined human development as an expansion of the capabilities of people. According to him, the core capabilities are health, education, and purchasing power. Amartya Sen's idea of human development inspired Mahabub Ul Haq to formulate the requisites to lead a decent standard of living.

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