Some critics of the capability approach say it ignores human
nature. Which of the following is NOT used as a response by defenders of the capability approach?
a. People are capable of a wide range of behavior from greedy to altruistic.
b. It is difficult to explain the considerable differences in levels of capabilities among countries if human nature is universally greedy and selfish.
c. The assumption that all humans are greedy and selfish cannot explain why there is very little corruption in Denmark and rampant corruption in Nigeria.
d. People are naturally cooperative.
Answer: d
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