Multidimensional First-order Dominance Comparisons of Population Wellbeing

Channing Arndt, Nikolaj Siersbæk, Lars Peter Østerdal

Publikation: Working paperForskning

Abstract

In this paper, we convey the concept of first-order dominance (FOD) with particular focus on applications to multidimensional population welfare comparisons. We give an account of the fundamental equivalent definitions of FOD, illustrated with simple numerical examples.
An implementable method for detecting dominances is explained along with a bootstrapping procedure that yields additional information relative to what can be obtained from dominance comparisons alone. We discuss strengths and weaknesses of FOD, compared to other multidimensional population comparison concepts, and describe practical tools that enable the reader to easily use it.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
UdgivelsesstedHelsinki
UdgiverWorld Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University
Antal sider15
ISBN (Trykt)9789292560119
StatusUdgivet - dec. 2015
Udgivet eksterntJa
NavnWIDER Working Paper
Nummer2015/122
ISSN1798-7237

Emneord

  • Multidimensional welfare
  • Multidimensional wellbeing
  • First-order dominance

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