Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Capabilities

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the capabilities that Amartya Sen considers to be basic?

• A) The capability to appear in public without shame.
• B) The ability to visit friends or go to work.
• C) The capability to understand the world around us.
• D) The ability to drive a car.
• E) The ability to function without pain.

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Definitions:

Market Effect

The impact of supply, demand, and external factors on the prices and availability of goods and services in a market.

Minimum-Wage Laws

A legal framework that specifies the minimum hourly earnings employers are obliged to pay their staff.

Lowest Wage

The minimum amount of compensation an employer is legally allowed to pay to workers, also known as minimum wage.

Free Market

An economic system where prices for goods and services are determined by the open market and by consumers, with minimal government intervention.