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.

Autorentext
KING BANAIAN is a Professor and Chariman of the Department of Economics at St. Cloud State University, USA.
BRYAN ROBERTS is a Program Manager for the Department of Homeland Security.

Inhalt
The Challenges of Measurement in Political Economy Trade Measures Central Bank Independence Fiscal Policy Capital Controls Welfare: Human Development and Happiness Economic Freedom Property Rights Rule of Law The Use of PEIs in Economic Policymaking The Construction of PEIs in Public Discourse Political Economy Measurement: An Agenda for Change