We explore the relationship between agency and hedonic and evaluative dimensions of well-being, using data from the … Gallup World Poll. We posit that individuals emphasize one well-being dimension over the other, depending on their agency. We … another; and (ii) individuals place a different value on agency depending on their positions in the well-being and income …

thinking about capabilities in relational terms and challenge the concept “autonomous agency”. I also demonstrate the (im …Nussbaum's capabilities approach is based on a universalistic account of central human functionings. She claims that if … central human capabilities are located within a particular kind of political liberalism, then they can become specific …

In the capability approach to poverty, wellbeing is threatened by both deficits of wealth and deficits of agency. Sen … describes that “unfreedom,” or low levels of agency, will suppress the wellbeing effects of higher levels of wealth. We … introduce another condition, “frustrated freedom,” in which higher levels of agency belief can heighten the poverty effects of …

from those of developed economies. Technology transfer is achieved by building technological capabilities and through … describes innovation strategies in developing countries through the analysis of their technological capabilities and the third …

This paper analyzes the relationship between agency and Indonesian women’s well-being. The existing debate on … empowerment mostly focuses on agency’s instrumental value, how agency benefits development and household/women’s welfare. We … depart from this debate by considering the intrinsic value of agency for women using the Indonesia Family Life Survey. We …

the alternative approaches, particularly the analysis of functionings and capabilities advanced by A. Sen are compatible …