The design and use of political economy indicators

This book addresses a need: the most commonly employed Political Economy Indicators (PEIs) frequently give little useful information and lead to problematic results. This volume will examine measurement issues, relate PEIs to economic theory, and suggest better measures than at present. It is relevant for practitioners: the editors will deliver chapters that are readable for policy makers and journalists as well as economists. This edited volume seeks to provide a critical and technical look at international political economic indices (PEIs). It examines measurement issues, relates PEIs to economic theory, and suggests better measures than those currently used.