The Human Development Index comes close to Amartya Sen's conception of how development should be measured,although which of the following,suggested by Sen in his thesis,is not included in the index?
A)basic health care
B)political freedom
C)educational attainment
D)basic average income
E)life expectancy at birth

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According to Amartya Sen, development should not only focus on basic income, health, and education, but also on political freedom, women's empowerment, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The Human Development Index covers the first three dimensions but does not include a measure of political freedom.

The Human Development Index Comes Close to Amartya Sen's Conception