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The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to:

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The correct answer is
Amartya Sen

Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Awardee

The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences is a prestigious award recognizing outstanding contributions to economics.

Identifying the Nobel Prize Laureate

Based on the provided options, the correct recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences is identified.

  • Dadabhai Naoroji: Known for his contributions to Indian nationalism and economic thought, but not a Nobel laureate in Economics.
  • Sukumar Sen: Known as the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, unrelated to the Nobel Prize in Economics.
  • Jai Prakash Narayan: A prominent political leader and independence activist in India, not an economist awarded the Nobel Prize.
  • Amartya Sen: An acclaimed economist and philosopher, recognized globally for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and economic development.

Award Confirmation

Amartya Sen is the correct answer, having been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics.

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