Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators: Methodology and User Guide
- ISBN-10
- 9264043462
- ISBN-13
- 9789264043466
- Pages
- 162
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-08-22
- Publisher
- OECD Publishing
- Authors
- OECD, European Union, Joint Research Centre - European Commission
Description
A guide for constructing and using composite indicators for policy makers, academics, the media and other interested parties. In particular, this handbook is concerned with indicators which compare and rank country performance.
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