How does Amartya Sen analyze poverty?
My analysis of poverty, particularly in 'Poverty and Famines,' moves beyond viewing poverty as solely a lack of income. I highlight the concept of 'entitlements,' which refers to the set of goods and services that individuals can command through various means available in society, including production, trade, and state transfers. Famines, I argue, are often a result of entitlement failures, where people lose their ability to command food, even if food is available in the broader economy.
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