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Who developed the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)?

AAmartya Sen

BMorris David Morris

CMahbub ul Haq

DAdam Smith

Answer:

B. Morris David Morris

Read Explanation:

  • PQLI was created in the mid-1970s by economist Morris David Morris for the Overseas Development Council to address perceived shortcomings in GDP as a development indicator


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