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Measurement and determinants of socioeconomic development: A critical conspectus

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  • Habibullah Khan, 1991. "Measurement and determinants of socioeconomic development: A critical conspectus," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 24(2), pages 153-175, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:24:y:1991:i:2:p:153-175
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00300358
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