The weighting of sub-indicators is a relevant problem in the composite indicators literature
and impacts several fields of science. None of the existing weighting approaches, Equal …

The weighting of sub-indicators is a controversial topic in the literature, being the object of
investigation by many researchers. The absence of a clear definition for the most …

The paper opens the debate on the need to find a stable methodological framework in the
construction of composite indicators (CIs) in order to address the methodological challenges …

Composite indicators are increasingly recognized as a useful tool for policy making and
public communications in conveying information on countries' performance in fields such as …

This Handbook is a guide for constructing and using composite indicators for policy makers,
academics, the media and other interested parties. While there are several types of …

Despite their increasing use, composite indicators remain controversial. The undesirable
dependence of countries' rankings on the preliminary normalization stage, and the …

Composite indicators are widely used to determine the ranking of countries, organizations or
individuals in terms of overall performance on multiple criteria. Their calculation requires …

This research offers a solution to a highly recognized and controversial problem within the
composite indicator literature: sub-indicators weighting. The research proposes a novel …

ABSTRACT The Index of Economic Well-Being (IEWB)–a composite indicator consisting of
consumption, wealth, equality, and economic security–underwent several changes in the …

This Handbook aims to provide a guide for constructing and using composite indicators for
policy makers, academics, the media and other interested parties. While there are several …