The World of Indicators

The World of Indicators
Author: Richard Rottenburg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2015-09-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107086221

Explores the proliferation of indicators and the resulting transformations in entanglements between social science, markets and politics in public life.

The Quiet Power of Indicators

The Quiet Power of Indicators
Author: Sally Engle Merry
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2015-05-26
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1107075203

This highly accessible book investigates the rankings that increasingly influence perceptions of countries' governance and civil rights.

The Leading Indicators

The Leading Indicators
Author: Zachary Karabell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2014-02-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451651201

A history and critical assessment of leading indicators reveals their indelible impact on the economy, public policy, and other critical decisions, discussing their shortcomings while making suggestions for reducing dependence on them.

The Rise and Rise of Indicators

The Rise and Rise of Indicators
Author: Stephen Morse
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2019-05-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351850849

This book makes indicators more accessible, in terms of what they are, who created them and how they are used. It examines the subjectivity and human frailty behind these quintessentially ‘hard’ and technical measures of the world. To achieve this goal, The Rise and Rise of Indicators presents the world in terms of a selected set of indicators. The emphasis is upon the origins of the indicators and the motivation behind their creation and evolution. The ideas and assumptions behind the indicators are made transparent to demonstrate how changes to them can dramatically alter the ranking of countries that emerge. They are, after all, human constructs and thus embody human biases. The book concludes by examining the future of indicators and the author sets out some possible trajectories, including the growing emphasis on indicators as important tools in the Sustainable Development Goals that have been set for the world up until 2030. This is a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the areas of economics, sociology, geography, environmental studies, development studies, area studies, business studies, politics and international relations.

The Power of Global Performance Indicators

The Power of Global Performance Indicators
Author: Judith G. Kelley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 453
Release: 2020-03-19
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108487203

Shows how global ratings and rankings shape political agendas and influence states' behavior, reframing how we think about power.

Governance by Indicators

Governance by Indicators
Author: Kevin Davis
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2012-07-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199658242

Indicators and rankings are widely used by governments and organisations to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and success of policy decisions. This book evaluates the creation of indicators, their impact on policy decisions, and the implications of their use.

Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence

Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence
Author: Das, Ramesh Chandra
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 647
Release: 2016-07-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522502165

The development of a nation can be influenced by a wide range of factors. In the modern era of globalization, under-developed countries must strive to catch up to developed nations and establish themselves in the global market. The Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on social, political, and environmental variables that affect the ability of developing countries to reach an equal standing in the global economy. Highlighting theoretical foundations, critical analyses, and real-world perspectives, this book is ideally designed for researchers, analysts, professionals, and upper-level students interested in emerging convergence and divergence trends in modern countries.

World Development Indicators 2016

World Development Indicators 2016
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2016-04-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464806845

World Development Indicators 2016 provides a compilation of relevant, high-quality, and internationally comparable statistics about global development and the fight against poverty. It is intended to help policymakers, students, analysts, professors, program managers, and citizens find and use data related to all aspects of development, including those that help monitor progress toward the World Bank Group’s two goals of ending poverty and promoting shared prosperity. Six themes are used to organize indicators—world view, people, environment, economy, states and markets, and global links. WDI 2016 includes: •A selection of the most popular indicators across 214 economies and 14 country groups organized into six WDI themes •A new section on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has replaced the one on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). •The SDG section covers all 17 goals, and important targets to achieve these goals. Each goal has been presented in a maximum 2-page spread with selected indicators to explain the targets. •Each of the remaining sections includes an introduction, a map, a table of the most relevant and popular indicators for that theme together with a discussion of indicator compilation methodology. •A user guide describing resources available online and on mobile apps. Download the WDI DataFinder Mobile App and other Data Apps at data.worldbank.org/apps. WDI DataFinder is a mobile app for browsing the current WDI database on smartphones and tablets, using iOS and Android, available in four languages: English, French, Spanish, and Chinese. Use the app to: •Browse data using the structure of the WDI •Visually compare countries and indicators •Create, edit, and save customized tables, charts, and maps •Share what you create on Twitter, Facebook, and via email

World Development Indicators 2014

World Development Indicators 2014
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2014-05-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464801649

World Development Indicators (WDI) is the World Bank s premier annual compilation of data about development. This year s print edition and e-book have been redesigned to allow users the convenience of easily linking to the latest data on-line.