The human development index as a criterion for optimal planning
Engineer, Merwan; King, Ian; Roy, Nilanjana
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Engineer, M., King, I., & Roy, N. (2005). The human development index as a criterion for optimal planning (Economics Discussion Papers Series No. 517). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/889
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Abstract:
Planning strategies that maximize the Human Development Index (HDI) imply equitable outcomes – even though inequality aversion is not in the index itself. Moreover, the weight on income in the HDI plays only an indirect role in determining optimal allocations.
Date:
2005-12
Publisher:
University of Otago
Pages:
9
Series number:
517
Keywords:
human development index; planning
Research Type:
Discussion Paper
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