This paper presents a methodology to aggregate multidimensional research output. Using a tailored version of the non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis model, we account for the large heterogeneity in research output and the individual researcher preferences by endogenously weighting the...

We propose a measure of the probability of crises associated with an aggregate indicator, where the percentage of false alarms and the proportion of missed signals can be combined to give an appreciation of the vulnerability of an economy. In this perspective, the important issue is not only to...

The innovation indicator Germany determines the relative positions of 17 highly developed economies in an international comparison regarding their innovation capability. Basing on that indicator countries with a similar innovation structure are grouped together. Similarity mainly refers to the...

El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar la utilidad del Análisis Envolvente de Datos (DEA) en la construcción de indicadores sintéticos que permiten la comparación regional. Para ello se propone su utilización para la comparación de las provincias españolas en relación con los problemas...