Such functions typically include measures of economic efficiency and equity, though more recent attempts to quantify social welfare have included a broader range of measures including economic freedom (as in the capability approach).
Fungsi-fungsi semacam itu biasanya meliputi pengukuran efisiensi dan ekuitas ekonomi, meskipun upaya paling terkini untuk mengkuantifikasi kesejahteraan ekonomi meliputi serangkaian ukuran termasuk kebebasan ekonomi (seperti dalam pendekatan kapabilitas).