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“L'Homme Moyen”: Estimating the quality of life for British adults, 1815–1914, an index

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  • Thomas Jordan, 1993. "“L'Homme Moyen”: Estimating the quality of life for British adults, 1815–1914, an index," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 29(2), pages 183-203, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:29:y:1993:i:2:p:183-203
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01077895
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    1. Williamson, Jeffrey G., 1982. "Was the industrial revolution worth it? Disamenities and death in 19th century British towns," Explorations in Economic History, Elsevier, vol. 19(3), pages 221-245, July.
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