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The human development index: a critical review

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  • Sagar, Ambuj D.
  • Najam, Adil

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  • Sagar, Ambuj D. & Najam, Adil, 1998. "The human development index: a critical review," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 25(3), pages 249-264, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolec:v:25:y:1998:i:3:p:249-264
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