Step 1: About Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher known for his work in welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics.
Step 2: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his contributions to understanding poverty, famine, and welfare economics.
Step 3: Impact of his work
Sen's research emphasized the role of freedom, social welfare, and ethical considerations in economics.
His work influenced global policies on poverty alleviation and human development.