Jaya Krishnakumar|Paola Ballón
Estimating Basic Capabilities: A Structural Equation Model Applied to Bolivia
University of Geneva|University of Geneva
paper proposes suitable theoretical framework operationalizing capability approach using latent variable methodology structural equation model specified account unobservable multidimensional aspects characterizing concept human development capture mutual influence among different capabilities model applied bolivian data studying two basic capability domains relating children knowledge living conditions individual capability indices constructed estimation results empirical distributions analyzed results show strong interdependence capabilities confirm role exogenous factors determination