The Introduction of Anthropometrics into Development and Economics

We trace the introduction and use of anthropometric indicators (height, weight, body mass index) into development and labor economics in the late 1970s. These biological markers are used as a proxy measure for health human capital, the degree of poverty or malnutrition, net nutritional status, and productive capacity. The use of these indicators has spread rapidly after the 1980s.

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Year of publication:	2007
Authors:	Komlos, John ; Meermann, Lukas
Published in:	Historical Social Research (Section 'Cliometrics'). - Association Française de Cliométrie - AFC. - Vol. 32.2007, 1
Publisher:	Association Française de Cliométrie - AFC

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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