Abstract
The paper compares two prominent approaches to assessing Human Well-Being, the Capability Approach and the Subjective Well-Being Approach. It investigates the differences and the similarities between these approaches. An argument is made for exploring the potential synergies between them. Finally, the papers of this special edition are briefly introduced.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-176 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Review of Social Economy |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adaptive preferences
- Capability approach
- Happiness
- Human well being
- Subjective well-being