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Amartya Sen is the Thomas W. Lamont University Professor at Harvard University, holding dual appointments in Economics and Philosophy. He also serves as Senior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows. Previously, he held professorships at Jadavpur University, Delhi School of Economics, London School of Economics, and Oxford University as Drummond Professor of Political Economy. His research spans social choice theory, welfare economics, ethics, and development economics.
Sen's academic journey includes leadership roles as Master of Trinity College, Cambridge (until 2004), and presidencies of major organizations like the Econometric Society and American Economic Association. He has advised OXFAM and contributed to global development discourse through works like Development as Freedom and The Idea of Justice.
His research interests emphasize ethical dimensions of economic policy, including human capabilities, social justice, and gender equality. Over 30 languages translate his writings, reflecting global academic and policy relevance.
- Awards: Nobel Prize in Economics, Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian honor), Legion d'Honneur (France), and Eisenhower Medal (USA).
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups at Harvard and global institutions on human development metrics and equity studies.
Grant activities include foundational support for capability approach research and policy initiatives addressing global poverty and inequality. His advisory roles bridge academia and public action, influencing international development frameworks.
