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So far the discussion in this study has centered on the rules to be followed for project planning purposes if interpersonal income distribution considerations are not taken into account. Often, however, the purpose of a project is to raise the incomes of certain groups of people — rural poor, urban poor, target groups in particular regions, and the like. How should such projects be designed, evaluated and ranked?
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Helmers, F.L.C.H. (1979). Interpersonal Income Distribution Aspects. In: Project planning and income distribution. Studies in development and planning, vol 9. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-3722-8_9
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