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Development as Freedom
About this book
By the winner of the 1998 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 regain a sense of social accountability. Development as Freedomis essential reading.
Book Details
ISBN13 | 9780385720274 |
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ISBN10 | 0385720270 |
Series/Work | OL116534W View on OpenLibrary |
Publisher | Anchor |
Language | ENG |
Created At | January 30, 2025 |
Updated At | January 30, 2025 |
Last OL update | January 18, 2025 |