The expansion of capability opportunities is an underlying objective of the capability approach. ... more The expansion of capability opportunities is an underlying objective of the capability approach. However, related goals such as righting basic social inequities or correcting ecological imbalances require changes in social institutions and practices. Such change in turn rests on the creation and spread of liberating knowledge and practices. In this light, I argue that prospective analyses (i.e. analyses intended to result in concrete proposals for actions to enhance the functioning of society) require methodologies that will clarify the nature of liberating knowledge and the obstacles to its development and diffusion. Methodologies appropriate to the evaluation of the state of being or the capability to function of individuals are not sufficient for this task. Rather, methodologies are required that have been crafted for the study of social behaviour, ones that recognize the situated nature of knowledge and that work with insights from different standpoints. Such methodologies will facilitate analysis of social power in different institutional contexts and will clarify the process of the creation and spread of new social understandings and practices.
Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions o... more Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions on human capabilities. But as an evaluative framework, it does not analyze the role of institutionalized power in causing or perpetuating inequalities in individual opportunities to achieve. Drawing on authors who are receptive to the capability approach and who have examined the political aspects of advancing human capabilities, this paper presents a view of social power and its exercise that is congruent with the capability approach. This examination of power continues the exploration of intergroup relationships that Sen has advocated, and it can be expected to yield new criteria for policy evaluation as well as new policy options.
Building a Solidarity Society "Marianne Hill draws on her experience as an activist in both the p... more Building a Solidarity Society "Marianne Hill draws on her experience as an activist in both the public and private sectors of our seriously unequal society to expose and challenge the power of the wealthy, and the economic structure on which it is based. This book, then, provides its readers with invaluable insights into how to participate in the struggles for a new and just society. It is recommended, in particular, for inclusion in economics courses that all too often preclude such discussions."
The Economic and Financial Council of the Governor has estimated an econometric model of the Puer... more The Economic and Financial Council of the Governor has estimated an econometric model of the Puerto Rican economy which makes possible statistical studies of changes in the economy. This study uses the Council’s model to examine several questions regarding the impact of the food stamp program, the reduction in funding, and the switch to checks from stamps.
Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions o... more Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions on human capabilities. But as an evaluative framework, it does not analyze the role of institutionalized power in causing or perpetuating inequalities in individual opportunities to achieve. Drawing on authors who are receptive to the capability approach and who have examined the political aspects of advancing human capabilities, this paper presents a view of social power and its exercise that is congruent with the capability approach. This examination of power continues the exploration of intergroup relationships that Sen has advocated, and it can be expected to yield new criteria for policy evaluation as well as new policy options.
Elisabetta Addis Ali Ahmed Akinyinka Akinyoade Haroon Akram-Lodhi Randy Albelda Keera Allendorf E... more Elisabetta Addis Ali Ahmed Akinyinka Akinyoade Haroon Akram-Lodhi Randy Albelda Keera Allendorf Eileen Alma Hayat Alvi Kathryn Anderson Siwan Anderson Heather Antecol Agnes Atia Apusigah Mary P. Arends-Kuenning Channing Arndt Irma Arriagada Vellore Arthi Elizabeth Asiedu Rosemary Atieno Siobhan Austen Luis Ayala William Baah-Boateng M.V. Lee Badgett Isabella Bakker Radhika Balakrishnan Ranjula Bali Swain Niharika Banerjea Debosree Banerjee Debra A. Barbezat Elena Bárcena-Martín Drucilla K. Barker V. Eudine Barriteau Bipasha Baruah Arjun Bedi Marc F. Bellemere Katja Bender Barbara Bergmann Günseli Berik Constanze Binder Myriam Blin Niels-Hugo Blunch Bettina Bock A. Lynn Bolles Catherine Boone Heather Boushey Akua O. Britwum Debbie Budlender Matthias Busse Melani Cammett Sarah Carmichael Michael Carr David Carter Indrani Chakraborty Sylvia Chant S. Charusheela Wei Chi Donghun Cho Hwei-Lin Chuang Michael Coelli Rachel Connelly Sara Connolly Cecilia Conrad Ben Cousins
In Mississippi, only 60% of students finish high school, a significantly lower percentage than th... more In Mississippi, only 60% of students finish high school, a significantly lower percentage than the already low 71% for the nation as a whole. In addition, Mississippi 4 and 8 graders achieve at levels below the national average on nationally mandated math and reading exams (in each ethnic group). The percentage of the population with a college degree is also lower. 1 Low educational achievement adversely impacts the state in many ways, including its economic development.
frican-Americans make up 37% of Mississippi’s population, the highest percentage of any state, an... more frican-Americans make up 37% of Mississippi’s population, the highest percentage of any state, and account for a third of the working age population 25 to 64 years old. While the status of Mississippi’s black population has improved greatly over the past twenty-five years, and milestone accomplishments in the economic, political and social arenas have been achieved, much remains to be done. This article provides a snapshot of the economic status of African Americans in Mississippi today, noting remaining challenges and promising trends. Policy implications are considered.
The expansion of capability opportunities is an underlying objective of the capability approach. ... more The expansion of capability opportunities is an underlying objective of the capability approach. However, related goals such as righting basic social inequities or correcting ecological imbalances require changes in social institutions and practices. Such change in turn rests on the creation and spread of liberating knowledge and practices. In this light, I argue that prospective analyses (i.e. analyses intended to result in concrete proposals for actions to enhance the functioning of society) require methodologies that will clarify the nature of liberating knowledge and the obstacles to its development and diffusion. Methodologies appropriate to the evaluation of the state of being or the capability to function of individuals are not sufficient for this task. Rather, methodologies are required that have been crafted for the study of social behaviour, ones that recognize the situated nature of knowledge and that work with insights from different standpoints. Such methodologies will facilitate analysis of social power in different institutional contexts and will clarify the process of the creation and spread of new social understandings and practices.
Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions o... more Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions on human capabilities. But as an evaluative framework, it does not analyze the role of institutionalized power in causing or perpetuating inequalities in individual opportunities to achieve. Drawing on authors who are receptive to the capability approach and who have examined the political aspects of advancing human capabilities, this paper presents a view of social power and its exercise that is congruent with the capability approach. This examination of power continues the exploration of intergroup relationships that Sen has advocated, and it can be expected to yield new criteria for policy evaluation as well as new policy options.
Building a Solidarity Society "Marianne Hill draws on her experience as an activist in both the p... more Building a Solidarity Society "Marianne Hill draws on her experience as an activist in both the public and private sectors of our seriously unequal society to expose and challenge the power of the wealthy, and the economic structure on which it is based. This book, then, provides its readers with invaluable insights into how to participate in the struggles for a new and just society. It is recommended, in particular, for inclusion in economics courses that all too often preclude such discussions."
The Economic and Financial Council of the Governor has estimated an econometric model of the Puer... more The Economic and Financial Council of the Governor has estimated an econometric model of the Puerto Rican economy which makes possible statistical studies of changes in the economy. This study uses the Council’s model to examine several questions regarding the impact of the food stamp program, the reduction in funding, and the switch to checks from stamps.
Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions o... more Amartya Sen’s capability approach to human welfare recognizes the impact of social institutions on human capabilities. But as an evaluative framework, it does not analyze the role of institutionalized power in causing or perpetuating inequalities in individual opportunities to achieve. Drawing on authors who are receptive to the capability approach and who have examined the political aspects of advancing human capabilities, this paper presents a view of social power and its exercise that is congruent with the capability approach. This examination of power continues the exploration of intergroup relationships that Sen has advocated, and it can be expected to yield new criteria for policy evaluation as well as new policy options.
Elisabetta Addis Ali Ahmed Akinyinka Akinyoade Haroon Akram-Lodhi Randy Albelda Keera Allendorf E... more Elisabetta Addis Ali Ahmed Akinyinka Akinyoade Haroon Akram-Lodhi Randy Albelda Keera Allendorf Eileen Alma Hayat Alvi Kathryn Anderson Siwan Anderson Heather Antecol Agnes Atia Apusigah Mary P. Arends-Kuenning Channing Arndt Irma Arriagada Vellore Arthi Elizabeth Asiedu Rosemary Atieno Siobhan Austen Luis Ayala William Baah-Boateng M.V. Lee Badgett Isabella Bakker Radhika Balakrishnan Ranjula Bali Swain Niharika Banerjea Debosree Banerjee Debra A. Barbezat Elena Bárcena-Martín Drucilla K. Barker V. Eudine Barriteau Bipasha Baruah Arjun Bedi Marc F. Bellemere Katja Bender Barbara Bergmann Günseli Berik Constanze Binder Myriam Blin Niels-Hugo Blunch Bettina Bock A. Lynn Bolles Catherine Boone Heather Boushey Akua O. Britwum Debbie Budlender Matthias Busse Melani Cammett Sarah Carmichael Michael Carr David Carter Indrani Chakraborty Sylvia Chant S. Charusheela Wei Chi Donghun Cho Hwei-Lin Chuang Michael Coelli Rachel Connelly Sara Connolly Cecilia Conrad Ben Cousins
In Mississippi, only 60% of students finish high school, a significantly lower percentage than th... more In Mississippi, only 60% of students finish high school, a significantly lower percentage than the already low 71% for the nation as a whole. In addition, Mississippi 4 and 8 graders achieve at levels below the national average on nationally mandated math and reading exams (in each ethnic group). The percentage of the population with a college degree is also lower. 1 Low educational achievement adversely impacts the state in many ways, including its economic development.
frican-Americans make up 37% of Mississippi’s population, the highest percentage of any state, an... more frican-Americans make up 37% of Mississippi’s population, the highest percentage of any state, and account for a third of the working age population 25 to 64 years old. While the status of Mississippi’s black population has improved greatly over the past twenty-five years, and milestone accomplishments in the economic, political and social arenas have been achieved, much remains to be done. This article provides a snapshot of the economic status of African Americans in Mississippi today, noting remaining challenges and promising trends. Policy implications are considered.
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