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Sen's capability approach and Post Keynesianism: similarities, distinctions, and the Cambridge tradition.
- Source :
- Journal of Post Keynesian Economics; Summer2009, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p691-706, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The capability approach to human development, proposed by Amartya Sen and others, is now a prominent perspective within welfare economics and development economics. I argue that the capability approach, like Post Keynesianism, can be situated within the Cambridge economic tradition, a tradition grounded on classical economics, and characterized by an ontological focus on themes such as openness and uncertainty, and by a common social philosophy. Furthermore, I argue that the capability approach and Post Keynesianism can be seen as complementary and mutually enriching approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01603477
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Post Keynesian Economics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43009515
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2753/PKE0160-3477310409