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Your voice is much more articulate and people listen to you if you've been to school. In family decisions, not surprisingly, the biggest impact in reducing fertility is girls' education.
Amartya Sen
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Amartya Sen
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: November 3
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Amartya Kumar Sen
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