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Measurement of social development: an international comparison

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  • Amal Ray, 2008. "Measurement of social development: an international comparison," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 86(1), pages 1-46, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:86:y:2008:i:1:p:1-46
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-007-9097-3
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