Measuring Welfare

Bryan Roberts

Chapter Chapter 6 in The Design and Use of Political Economy Indicators, 2008, pp 103-138 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Welfare measures are arguably the most important member of the political economy indicator family. They are used routinely to craft economic and social policies and evaluate the success or failure of communities and societies. They are also beset with theoretical and methodological controversies and challenges.

Keywords: Gini Coefficient; National Income; Real Income; National Account; Household Production (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230616622_6

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