A Very Brief Approximation to What Is the Capability Approach of Amartya Sen?

León Tamayo, Dorian Fernando and Moreno, Jose Luis (2017): A Very Brief Approximation to What Is the Capability Approach of Amartya Sen?

Abstract

The capability approach developed by Sen represents a proposal for the evaluation of individual well-being and social development centered on people and away - but not exclusive- of materiality. In the present article describes the capability approach developed by Sen and examines the importance for the evaluation of human development.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: capability approach, functioning, Amartya Sen
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D6 - Welfare Economics > D63 - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I31 - General Welfare, Well-Being; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I32 - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty

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