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Kerala, a Southern state of [[India]], is often noted for its successes in development, achieving [[quality of life]] measures similar to those in Western countries, in spite of its economic problems and much lower per capita income, and an [[ecological footprint]] of 0.7 - i.e. each person uses only 70% of the natural resources that they are entitled to for a sustainable world.{{fact}}{{expand}}


Kerala, a Southern state of India, is often noted for its successes in development, achieving [[quality of life]] measures similar to those in Western countries, in spite of its economic problems and much lower per capita income.  
It has received attention from numerous development economists, including Amartya Sen,{{wp sup|Amartya Sen}} who makes comparisons between China's achievement of social and public health goals (including low birthrate) through [[Glossary_of_sustainability_terms#C|coercion]], and Kerala's slightly better achievements through [[education]] and [[empowerment]].


It has received attention from numerous development economists, including [[Amartya Sen]],{{wp sup|Amartya Sen}} who makes comparisons between China's achievement of social and public health goals (including low birthrate) through [[coercion]], and Kerala's slightly better achievements through [[education]] and [[empowerment]].
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* [[Wikipedia:Kerala]]
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* [[Wikipedia:Kerala model]]
* [[Wikipedia:Kerala model]]


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* [http://www.nira.go.jp/publ/review/97winter/uchi.html NIRA Review Winter 1997: Gender and Development in Kerala] - a more disturbing tale of exclusion and corruption in Kerala.  
* [http://www.nira.go.jp/publ/review/97winter/uchi.html NIRA Review Winter 1997: Gender and Development in Kerala] - a more disturbing tale of exclusion and corruption in Kerala.  
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/01/09/stories/05092523.htm The Hindu : Amartya Sen & the Kerala 'model'], ''The Hindu'', January 09, 2001. A description of a speech given by Amartya Sen during a visit to Kerala. He rejects the idea of a "Kerala model," and outlines key issues in the history and future of Kerala. See also [http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1801/18011130.htm A Kerala experience], ''Frontline'' (also from ''The Hindu''), Jan. 06 - 19, 2001, with more extensive quotes from Sen's visit, and more explanation of his rejection of the idea of a "model".
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/01/09/stories/05092523.htm The Hindu : Amartya Sen & the Kerala 'model'], ''The Hindu'', January 09, 2001. A description of a speech given by Amartya Sen during a visit to Kerala. He rejects the idea of a "Kerala model," and outlines key issues in the history and future of Kerala. See also [http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1801/18011130.htm A Kerala experience], ''Frontline'' (also from ''The Hindu''), Jan. 06 - 19, 2001, with more extensive quotes from Sen's visit, and more explanation of his rejection of the idea of a "model".
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Kerala, a Southern state of India, is often noted for its successes in development, achieving quality of life measures similar to those in Western countries, in spite of its economic problems and much lower per capita income, and an ecological footprint of 0.7 - i.e. each person uses only 70% of the natural resources that they are entitled to for a sustainable world.[verification needed]

It has received attention from numerous development economists, including Amartya Sen,W who makes comparisons between China's achievement of social and public health goals (including low birthrate) through coercion, and Kerala's slightly better achievements through education and empowerment.

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