Development as Freedom Releasing the idea of individual freedom from association with any particular historical, intellectual, political, or religious tradition, Sen clearly demonstrates its current applicability and possibilities.. In the new global economy, where, despite unprecedented increases in overall opulence, th
| Title | : | Development as Freedom |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.62 (800 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385720270 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2000-08-15 |
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By the winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Economics, an essential and paradigm-altering framework for understanding economic development--for both rich and poor--in the twenty-first century. Freedom, Sen argues, is both the end and most efficient means of sustaining economic life and the key to securing the general welfare of the world's entire population. Releasing the idea of individual freedom from association with any particular historical, intellectual, political, or religious tradition, Sen clearly demonstrates its current applicability and possibilities. In the new global economy, where, despite unprecedented increases in overall opulence, the contemporary world denies elementary freedoms to vast numbers--perhaps even the majority of people--he concludes, it is still possible to practically and optimistically restain a sense of social accountability. Development as Freedom is essential reading.
Editorial : From Publishers Weekly When Sen, an Indian-born Cambridge economist, won the 1998 Nobel Prize for Economic Science, he was praised by the Nobel Committee for bringing an "ethical dimension" to a field recently dominated by technical specialists. Sen here argues that open dialogue, civil freedoms and political liberties are prerequisites for sustainable development. He tests his theory with examples ranging from the former Soviet bloc to Africa, but he puts special emphasis on China and India. How does one explain the recent gulf in economic progress between authoritarian yet fast-growing China and democratic, economically laggard India? For Sen, the answer is clear: India, with its massive neglect of public education, basic health care and literacy, was poorly prepared for a widely shared economic expansion; China, on the other hand, having made substantial advances in those areas, was able to capitalize on its market reforms. Yet Sen demolishes the notion that a specific set of "Asian
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All of his friends along the way, his parents, and the media helped Billy come home and get better. It's small so it takes up minimal room, whether in a pocket or on the desk. But in order to put the classical paradigm in perspective, you should also read "Development as Freedom" by Mr. so good. Creating a character that never fails to deliver laughs is one thing, but giving him depth displayed so naturally, in a way that never seems forced is a real accomplishment. After barely surviving a famine in Malawi (sub-Saharan Africa), 14-year-old William Kamkwamba was determined to find a way to make life better for himself and his family. It's a required college text. This book is way overpriced for what it offers. Very useful information.. It is a black background. This is a masterful skill, but fully compassionate. Now, at 11, he hasn't had
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