The Stability of Rankings Derived From Composite Indicators: Analysis of the “IL Sole 24 Ore” Quality of Life Report |
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Authors: | G Lun D Holzer G Tappeiner U Tappeiner |
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Institution: | 1. EURAC research, Viale Druso/Drususallee 1, 39100, Bolzano/Bozen, Italy 2. Department of Economic Theory Economic Policy and Economic History, University of Innsbruck, Universit?tsstra?e 15, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria 3. Institute of Botany, University of Innsbruck and EURAC research, Sternwartestra?e 15, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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Abstract: | The calculation of composite indicators and the derivation of respective rankings is a common method used to benchmark countries
or regions. However, although the statistical robustness of these rankings is often criticised, they often still spark off
heated political debate. Here, we assess the sensitivity of the province ranking published by the Italian economics newspaper
“Il Sole 24 Ore”. For this purpose, various weighting, normalising and aggregation schemes were compared. Furthermore, to
assess the accuracy of the underlying model, confidence intervals were calculated for the indicator values. The dynamic properties
of the rankings were also analysed by evaluating the short- and long-term forecast properties of the rankings. |
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Keywords: | autocorrelation composite indicator ranking sensitivity analysis subsapmling uncertianity analysis |
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