Indices and Indicators in Development: An Unhealthy Obsession with Numbers
Stephen Morse examines the expanding use of indices and indicators in development. With a critical focus on the influence of numbers, this book considers how measurement shapes perceptions of progress and assessment, offering a thoughtful resource for readers exploring development studies and quantitative evaluation.
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Indices and Indicators in Development examines the prominent role of numbers in how development is understood and assessed.
The book focuses on indices and indicators, considering what these measurement tools reveal about development and what they may leave out.
Its title signals a critical perspective on the increasing use of numerical measures in development analysis and decision-making.
Written by Stephen Morse, this work is relevant to readers interested in development studies, measurement, and the interpretation of quantitative information.
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