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Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach and Welfare

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What is the central idea behind Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach?

  1. Well-being is determined by a person's ability to achieve their goals.

  2. Well-being is determined by a person's income and consumption.

  3. Well-being is determined by a person's social status and prestige.

  4. Well-being is determined by a person's physical and mental health.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach argues that well-being is determined by a person's ability to achieve their goals and live a life that they value.

What are some of the key capabilities that Nussbaum identifies?

  1. Life

  2. Health

  3. Education

  4. Political participation

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Nussbaum identifies a number of key capabilities that are essential for human well-being, including life, health, education, and political participation.

How does Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach differ from traditional welfare economics?

  1. It focuses on individual well-being rather than social welfare.

  2. It emphasizes the importance of non-material factors such as education and health.

  3. It takes into account the role of social and political institutions in shaping well-being.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach differs from traditional welfare economics in a number of ways, including its focus on individual well-being, its emphasis on non-material factors, and its consideration of the role of social and political institutions.

What are some of the criticisms of Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach?

  1. It is too vague and abstract.

  2. It is difficult to measure capabilities.

  3. It ignores the importance of economic growth.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach has been criticized for being too vague and abstract, for being difficult to measure, and for ignoring the importance of economic growth.

Despite these criticisms, why is Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach still influential?

  1. It provides a comprehensive framework for thinking about well-being.

  2. It highlights the importance of non-material factors in well-being.

  3. It has been used to develop policies and programs that promote human well-being.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Despite its criticisms, Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach remains influential because it provides a comprehensive framework for thinking about well-being, highlights the importance of non-material factors in well-being, and has been used to develop policies and programs that promote human well-being.

What is the relationship between Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach and Amartya Sen's Capability Approach?

  1. Nussbaum's approach is a more comprehensive and developed version of Sen's approach.

  2. Sen's approach is a more comprehensive and developed version of Nussbaum's approach.

  3. The two approaches are essentially the same.

  4. The two approaches are completely different.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach is a more comprehensive and developed version of Sen's Capability Approach, as it includes a wider range of capabilities and a more explicit focus on social justice.

How has Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach been used in practice?

  1. To develop policies and programs that promote human well-being.

  2. To evaluate the effectiveness of development interventions.

  3. To hold governments accountable for their human rights obligations.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach has been used in practice to develop policies and programs that promote human well-being, to evaluate the effectiveness of development interventions, and to hold governments accountable for their human rights obligations.

What are some of the challenges to implementing Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach in practice?

  1. The difficulty of measuring capabilities.

  2. The lack of political will to address the underlying causes of poverty and inequality.

  3. The resistance of vested interests to change.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges to implementing Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach in practice, including the difficulty of measuring capabilities, the lack of political will to address the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, and the resistance of vested interests to change.

Despite these challenges, why is Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach still a valuable tool for thinking about well-being and social justice?

  1. It provides a comprehensive framework for thinking about well-being.

  2. It highlights the importance of non-material factors in well-being.

  3. It has the potential to promote human well-being and social justice.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Despite the challenges to implementing it in practice, Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach remains a valuable tool for thinking about well-being and social justice because it provides a comprehensive framework for thinking about well-being, highlights the importance of non-material factors in well-being, and has the potential to promote human well-being and social justice.

What are some of the key debates surrounding Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach?

  1. The debate over the relationship between capabilities and resources.

  2. The debate over the role of culture in shaping capabilities.

  3. The debate over the measurement of capabilities.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of key debates surrounding Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach, including the debate over the relationship between capabilities and resources, the debate over the role of culture in shaping capabilities, and the debate over the measurement of capabilities.

How has Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach been used to inform policy and practice in areas such as education, health, and gender equality?

  1. By developing policies that aim to expand people's capabilities.

  2. By evaluating the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving people's capabilities.

  3. By holding governments accountable for their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill people's capabilities.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach has been used to inform policy and practice in areas such as education, health, and gender equality by developing policies that aim to expand people's capabilities, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving people's capabilities, and holding governments accountable for their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill people's capabilities.

What are some of the limitations of Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach?

  1. It is difficult to measure capabilities.

  2. It is too focused on individual well-being and neglects the importance of social factors.

  3. It is too vague and abstract to be useful for policymaking.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach has been criticized for being difficult to measure, for being too focused on individual well-being and neglecting the importance of social factors, and for being too vague and abstract to be useful for policymaking.

Despite these limitations, why is Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach still a valuable tool for thinking about well-being and social justice?

  1. It provides a comprehensive framework for thinking about well-being.

  2. It highlights the importance of non-material factors in well-being.

  3. It has the potential to promote human well-being and social justice.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Despite its limitations, Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach remains a valuable tool for thinking about well-being and social justice because it provides a comprehensive framework for thinking about well-being, highlights the importance of non-material factors in well-being, and has the potential to promote human well-being and social justice.

What are some of the key challenges to implementing Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach in practice?

  1. The difficulty of measuring capabilities.

  2. The lack of political will to address the underlying causes of poverty and inequality.

  3. The resistance of vested interests to change.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of key challenges to implementing Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach in practice, including the difficulty of measuring capabilities, the lack of political will to address the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, and the resistance of vested interests to change.

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