Amartya Sen's Food Security Dimension
Amartya Sen significantly advanced the understanding of food security. He argued that food insecurity, especially famine, is not just about the lack of food availability at a national level.
Understanding Entitlements
Sen introduced the concept of 'entitlements' as a crucial new dimension. Entitlements refer to the set of goods and services a person can command based on the legal and social rules of their society.
- Traditional views focused on aggregate food supply.
- Sen highlighted that people might starve even if enough food is available because they lack the means (entitlements) to access it.
- These means include income from labor, trade opportunities, production capabilities (like farming), and existing assets.
Key Contribution
The core addition by Amartya Sen to food security analysis is the focus on entitlements, emphasizing access and purchasing power over mere food availability. This perspective explains how poverty and economic factors contribute to food insecurity.
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