Physical quality of life indices for South Africa∗

1 February 1986

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Development Southern Africa

Vol. 3 (1) , 6-19
https://doi.org/10.1080/03768358608439204

Abstract

The Physical Quality of Life Index is a new measure of development progress designed to capture significant human consequences of economic growth. Using newly available data, PQLIs are calculated for each race in South Africa, for males and females and for the country as a whole. International comparisons are developed as is a comparison with existing subjective measures of life quality. Implications for development priorities as well as critical needs for additional research are derived. Limited time series data are reviewed to conclude that significant progress has recently been made improving the quality of life for all population groups in South Africa.

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