The concept of human development in economics was introduced by the Pakistani economist Dr. Mahbub ul Haq.

Quick Scoop

  • Dr. Mahbub ul Haq is credited with developing and introducing the modern concept of human development as used in development economics and policy.
  • He argued that development should be about enlarging people’s choices and improving their quality of life, not just increasing national income.
  • Working with Amartya Sen and others, he led the creation of the first Human Development Report in 1990 for the UNDP and devised the Human Development Index (HDI).

So, if your exam or article asks “who introduced the concept of human development?” , the standard answer is: Dr. Mahbub ul Haq.

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