The Design and Use of Political Economy Indicators: Challenges of Definition, Aggregation, and Application

by K. Banaian (Editor), B. Roberts (Editor)

Overview

This edited volume seeks to provide a critical and technical look at international political economic indices (PEIs). It examines measurement issues, relates PEIs to economic theory, and suggests better measures than those currently used.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349370375
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	12/18/2015
Edition description:	1st ed. 2008
Pages:	219
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

KING BANAIAN is a Professor and Chariman of the Department of Economics at St. Cloud State University, USA.

BRYAN ROBERTS is a Program Manager for the Department of Homeland Security.

Table of Contents

The Challenges of Measurement in Political Economy Trade Measures Central Bank Independence Fiscal Policy Capital Controls Welfare: Human Development and Happiness Economic Freedom Property Rights Rule of Law The Use of PEIs in Economic Policymaking The Construction of PEIs in Public Discourse Political Economy Measurement: An Agenda for Change