Sustainability: metrics, specific indicators and preference index

@article{Jain2005SustainabilityMS,
  title={Sustainability: metrics, specific indicators and preference index},
  author={Ravi Kumar Jain},
  journal={Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy},
  year={2005},
  volume={7},
  pages={71-72}
}
  • R. Jain
  • Published 2 April 2005
  • Economics
  • Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
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