The 1994 ICPD in Cairo: Draconian measures vs. the empowerment of women

The 1994 ICPD in Cairo: Draconian measures vs. the empowerment of women

Respect for the environment, concerns about population, and the drive toward an efficient and equitable resource allocation are important elements in a relevant and ethical study of economics. Serious problems arise, however, whenever attempts at social control are masked as environmental science an...

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Main Authors: Jim Horner, Wagiha Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1998-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
Online Access:https://sajems.org/index.php/sajems/article/view/1877
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