The Design and Use of Political Economy Indicators
Contributors: King Banaian (Editor); Bryan Roberts (Editor)
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: May 29, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780230600836
Subjects: Economics - Theory; Finance; Business & Economics / Economics / Theory; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Business/Economics
Description: This book addresses a need: the most commonly employed Political Economy Indicators (PEIs) frequently give little useful information and lead to problematic results. This volume will examine measurement issues, relate PEIs to economic theory, and suggest better measures than at present. It is relevant for practitioners: the editors will deliver chapters that are readable for policy makers and journalists as well as economists. 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.