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S/P/418. Starvations, is the characteristic of some people not having enough to eat. It is not the characteristic of there not being enough to eat (Sen). How does this approach to famine differ from the Malthusian approach? What policy recommendations does it lead to?

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2009
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The paper addresses the problem of famine reviewing different definitions of famine and arguing whether it can be considered as shortage of food leading to mass starvation. Malthus's and Sen's theories of famine are reviewed and compared discussing the challenge of maintaining a balance between resources and requirements.

 

KEYWORDS: Famine, mass starvation, Sen, Malthus, food shortage,

 
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