What do you mean?

the long version

"Efficiency and equity are priorities in the social policies of both industrial and developing countries. However, policy studies use efficiency and equity objectives in a general way, while in practice they may refer to specific concepts. This study looks at the political dimension of the economic problem - different value judgments lead to different concepts of efficiency and equity. The design of social policies depends on the interpretation - rarely explicit - of policymakers. What Do You Mean? shows how conceptual clarity can improve social services delivery."--BOOK JACKET.