Nicolás Gravel|Abhiroop Mukhopadhyay
Is India better off today than 15 years ago? A robust multidimensional answer
Groupement de Recherche en Économie Quantitative d’Aix-Marseille|Indian Statistical Institute
paper provides robust multidimensional normative evaluation growth episode india experienced last 15 years specifically paper compares evolution 1987 1995 2002 distribution several individual attributes basis ethically robust dominance criteria individual attributes considered real consumption measured individual level literacy rate 5 mortality violent crime rates measured district levels district level variables interpreted local public goods along consumption contribute individual wellbeing robust criteria used generalizations two attributes first second order dominance criteria atkinson bourguignon rev econ stud 49183201 1982 coincide unanimity utilitarian value judgements taken specific class individual utility functions main result empirical analysis utilitarian rankings distributions four attributes assume individual utility functions satisfy assumptions second order dominance agree india better 2002 1987 1995 rankings disagree rank 1987 1995 furthermore one removes crime list attributes dominance shown apply steadily whole period