Maria Francesca Cracolici|Miranda Cuffaro|Peter Nijkamp
The Measurement of Economic, Social and Environmental Performance of Countries: A Novel Approach
University of Amsterdam|University of Palermo|University of Amsterdam
paper presents new analytical framework assessing spatial disparities among countries takes granted analysis countrys performance cannot limited solely either economic social factors aim paper combine relevant economic noneconomic mainly social aspects countrys performance integrated logical framework based idea structural simultaneous equation model presented estimated order explore direction causal relationship economic noneconomic aspects countrys performance furthermore exploration trajectory country registered time along virtuous path offered means matrix persistencytransition analysis countries classified clusters goodbad performance one interesting conclusions concerns inability countries turn higher educational skills population greater economic performance time addition analysis also shows making accurate picture record formulating related policy aiming environmental care highly desirable surprising countries reached favourable economic environmental performance simultaneously