According to the capabilities approach, development should be measured by an individual's ability to do what?
A) Purchase necessities
B) Make choices that allow them to live their lives in ways they value
C) Purchase a home
D) Participate in the political system
E) Pursue their economic self-interest

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The capabilities approach, developed by Amartya Sen and furthered by Martha Nussbaum, focuses on expanding the freedoms and capabilities of individuals to lead the kind of lives they value and have reason to value. It emphasizes the importance of enabling individuals to make choices that allow them to live their lives in ways they find meaningful, rather than merely focusing on economic growth or material wealth.

According to the Capabilities Approach, Development Should Be Measured by an Individual's