Measuring and Understanding Complex Phenomena: Indicators and their Analysis in Different Scientific Fields

Bruggemann, Rainer; Carlsen, Lars; Beycan, Tugce; Suter, Christian; Maggino, Filomena

Indicators are more and more applied to describe and analyze complex systems. Typical examples: Innovation potential of nations, child-well being, Environmental health, poverty, chemical pollution, corruption of nations. The task is: How can a system of indicators be defined in order to fulfill the above expectations. One possibility is the application of the mathematical theory of partial order, especially when the indicator system shall be used for ranking purposes.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-03-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030596828

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-59683-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 316