This engaging book assesses the statistical need for using
particular ranking systems to compare the status of nations. With
an overarching focus on human development, environmental
performance and corruption, it carefully maps out some of the main
processes associated with the ranking of countries. Centrally,
Stephen Morse explores challenges associated with using index-based
rankings for countries. Examining international ranking systems
such as the Human Development Index and Corruption Perception
Index, the book considers what they tell us about the world and
whether there may be alternatives to these ranking techniques. It
provides an important contemporary view on ranking systems by
analysing not only how they are reported by traditional sources of
media, but also by social media. Ranking Nations will be a
significant read for economics, development studies and human
geography researchers and academics. Its accessible written style
will also benefit policy actors and decision makers that make use
of index-based rankings.
General
Imprint: |
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Stephen Morse
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80088-630-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-80088-630-6 |
Barcode: |
9781800886308 |
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