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Philosophy and limitations of environmental indices
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The number of pitfalls strewn about the landscape of environmental indices is large, and as yet we have only a weak flashlight to help us grope through the dark as mentioned in this paper. But the importance of measures of the environment to a true quality of life index, must persevere in this task.Abstract:
The number of pitfalls strewn about the landscape of environmental indices is large, and as yet we have only a weak flashlight to help us grope through the dark. I have tried to illustrate a few of the main traps and mazes. There are undoubtedly more. Because of the importance of measures of the environment to a true quality of life index, we must persevere in this task.read more
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Developing Measures of Perceived Life Quality: Results from Several National Surveys
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