Amartya Sen
B- Birthday
- November 3, 1933
- Age
- 92
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $1M
About
Amartya Kumar Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher who has made significant contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics. He received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his work on poverty, inequality, and famine. Sen has taught and worked in England and the United States since 1972, influencing generations of economists and policymakers. His research emphasizes the importance of individual capabilities and freedoms in achieving social justice and economic development.
Career Timeline
Graduates from Presidency College
Begins his academic journey at Presidency College, Calcutta.
Completes PhD at Cambridge
Receives his PhD from Cambridge University, solidifying his expertise in economics.
Professorship at LSE
Joins the London School of Economics, gaining recognition for his work.
Teaches at Harvard University
Becomes a professor at Harvard, further elevating his academic standing.
Nobel Prize in Economics
Awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on poverty, inequality, and famine.
Master of Trinity College
Appointed Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, demonstrating his continued academic leadership.
Influential Economist and Philosopher
Remains an influential figure in economics, continuing to contribute to welfare economics and social choice theory.
