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Explores economics, ethics, welfare with Nobel insight.

If you're intrigued by the deeper philosophical questions underpinning economics and development, this collection inspired by Amartya Sen is a treasury of thought-provoking essays. Not only does it reflect on economic theory and welfare systems, but it also delves into ethics, making it compelling for anyone in academia or with a profound interest in development and welfare economics. The ensemble of respected contributors further enriches the discourse, offering multiple perspectives on each theme.

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Oxford University Press Choice Welfare And Measurement

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ISBN: 9780195651324
Authors: Amartya Sen
Date of Publication: 1999-06-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Economics, Philosophy, Sociology
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Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen has been a distinguished and influential scholar in development economics for over twenty years, and this edited volume seeks to reflect his interests and the inspiration he has provided for others. The editors have succeeded in creating a coherent and stimulating set of papers from well-known contributors. The volume deals with the enduring themes of Amartya Sen's work, ranging through theoretical issues of development economics to the philosophical foundation of welfare systems, and ethics in society. This work will be of special interest to academics specializing in development and welfare economics, and those with an interest in ethics and the philosophy of economics. Contributors: Anthony B. Atkinson, Pranab Bardhan, Jeffrey L. Coles, Rajat Deb, Jean Dreze, Louis Gevers, Peter J. Hammond, Ravi Kanbur, Eric S. Maskin, Robert Nozick, Siddiq Osmani, Martin Ravallion, Kevin Roberts, Mrinalini Saran, Robert Solow, and Serve Wilbaut. About The Author: Amartya Sen Nobel Laureate, is Lamont University Professor at Harvard University and formerly, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.
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Explores economics, ethics, welfare with Nobel insight.

If you're intrigued by the deeper philosophical questions underpinning economics and development, this collection inspired by Amartya Sen is a treasury of thought-provoking essays. Not only does it reflect on economic theory and welfare systems, but it also delves into ethics, making it compelling for anyone in academia or with a profound interest in development and welfare economics. The ensemble of respected contributors further enriches the discourse, offering multiple perspectives on each theme.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.