Amartya Sen
Born in 1933
Economics
Amartya Kumar Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher renowned for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and famine prevention.
He was awarded the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to these fields.
Sen has held prestigious positions at Harvard University and the University of Cambridge, becoming the first Asian to head an Oxbridge college.
His research focuses on poverty, inequality, and development, with his books translated into over thirty languages.
Sen's influence extends beyond academia, as he has been recognized by Time magazine as one of Asia's heroes and one of the world's most influential people.
