Summary:
The book argues that true development should be measured by the expansion of human freedom and capabilities rather than solely by economic growth. It emphasizes the importance of social opportunities, economic facilities, political freedoms, transparency guarantees, and protective security in fostering individual well-being and overall societal progress.
Key points:
1. Development as Freedom: Sen believes development should expand personal freedoms, not just economic growth. These freedoms include political, economic, social, transparency, and security aspects. Freedom is the main goal and method of development.
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