Simple versus composite indicators of socioeconomic status in resource allocation formulae: the case of the district resource allocation formula in Malawi

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The district resource allocation formula in Malawi was recently reviewed to include stunting as a proxy measure of socioeconomic status. In many countries where the concept of need has been incorporated in resource allocation, compos...

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Main Authors: Kuyeli Sanderson, Nkhoma Dominic, Manthalu Gerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/6