The opportunities, income, schools facilities, the basic income support that the government provides or any of these things. … - Amartya Sen

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Both history and contemporary data show that countries prosper more when there are stable and dependable rules, under which people can make investments without having to fear unpredictable new government interventions before these investments can pay off.

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The opportunities, income, schools facilities, the basic income support that the government provides or any of these things. . public transport arrangements we have. . all these are part of the way our lives and freedoms are effected.

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