Dr. Amartya Sen

Professor

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Biography

Amartya Sen is the Thomas W. Lamont University Professor at Harvard University. His extensive research encompasses multiple fields including economics, philosophy, decision theory, and social choice theory. Sen has significantly contributed to the discipline through his presidency at various esteemed economic associations, including the Econometric Society and the American Economic Association. His academic journey includes prestigious positions at Jadavpur University, Delhi School of Economics, London School of Economics, and Oxford University. Renowned globally, he received the Nobel Prize in Economics and numerous other honors, such as the Bharat Ratna, National Humanities Medal, and Commandeur de la Légion d’Honneur. Sen’s influential works include 'Choice Techniques', 'Collective Choice and Social Welfare', 'Development as Freedom', among many others, all of which have been translated into over thirty languages. His scholarly focus also addresses economic development, welfare economics, ethics, and political philosophy, contributing to the broader discourse on gender studies and public health. Sen remains a pivotal figure in economic and ethical considerations around social issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Thomas W. Lamont University Professor, teaching and mentoring in economics and philosophy.

Awards

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Bharat Ratna

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Nobel Prize in Economics

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National Humanities Medal

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).