year 2008
authors Jaya Krishnakumar, Paola Ballon
objectives Proposes a suitable theoretical framework for operationalizing the capability approach using the latent variable methodology. A structural equation model is specified to account for the unobservable and multidimensional aspects characterizing the concept of human development and to capture the mutual influence among different capabilities.
type of data secondary data
level micro
methods Structural Equation Modeling
source MECOVI -Bolivia
geographic context Bolivia – Latin America
keywords capabilities, functionings, Education and Living Conditions