In which year did Amartya Sen receive the nobel prize for economics?

1998
1994
1990
1988

Amartya Sen received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998. He was awarded the prize for his work on welfare economics and social choice theory. His work has had a major impact on the field of economics, and he is considered one of the most important economists of the 20th century.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: 1998. This is the correct answer. Amartya Sen received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998.
  • Option B: 1994. This is incorrect. Amartya Sen did not receive the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994.
  • Option C: 1990. This is incorrect. Amartya Sen did not receive the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1990.
  • Option D: 1988. This is incorrect. Amartya Sen did not receive the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1988.