Human Development in Poor Countries: On the Role of Private Incomes and Public Services.

Development is often taken to mean rising incomes. Discussions of the "goals of development" now often emphasize the reduction of poverty, rather than raising average incomes per se. The role of social services—particularly basic health and education—has also received greater emphasis in t...

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Main Authors: Anand, S, Ravallion, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Economic Association 1993