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A Method of Assembling Cross-sectional Indicators into a Community Quality of Life

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  • Mohan Menon

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  • Donald Epley & Mohan Menon, 2008. "A Method of Assembling Cross-sectional Indicators into a Community Quality of Life," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 88(2), pages 281-296, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:88:y:2008:i:2:p:281-296
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-007-9190-7
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