Learn to construct and interpret composite indices for international comparisons. Explore methodologies behind popular global indicators.
Learn to construct and interpret composite indices for international comparisons. Explore methodologies behind popular global indicators.
Dive into the world of global statistics and composite indices with this comprehensive course. You'll learn the intricacies of constructing, interpreting, and critically analyzing composite indices used for international comparisons. Covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications, the course explores the demand for these indices, their construction steps, and quality frameworks. You'll study real-world examples like the KOF Globalization Index, Export Potential Assessment, and Human Development Index. Ideal for professionals in NGOs, politics, journalism, and students interested in global statistics and data-driven policy making.
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What you'll learn
Understand the definition, history, and objectives of composite indices in global statistics
Analyze the demand for composite indices from various stakeholders including statistical offices and policymakers
Apply a quality framework to evaluate the strengths and limitations of composite indices
Master the steps involved in constructing a composite index, including variable selection, data transformation, and weighting
Explore specific indices like the KOF Globalization Index and Youth Labour Market Index, understanding their methodologies and applications
Critically analyze the Export Potential Assessment tools used in international trade
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7.65 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of composite indices used in global statistics for international comparisons. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical applications of constructing and interpreting these complex indicators. The curriculum covers the demand for composite indices, their construction steps, quality frameworks, and critical analysis. Participants will study real-world examples such as the KOF Globalization Index, Export Potential Assessment, and Human Development Index. The course emphasizes both the technical aspects of index construction and the policy implications of using these tools for international comparisons and decision-making.
Welcome module
Module 1 · 59 Minutes to complete
Some introductory issues
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The steps of constructing a composite index
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Globalization and Youth labour market indices (ETH Zurich/KOF)
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Export Potential Assessment (ITC)
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Liner shipping connectivity indices (UNCTAD) and Human development index (UNDP)
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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Professor of Statistics and Econometrics
Professor Stefan Andreas Sperlich is a distinguished academic at the University of Geneva, where he has been a professor of statistics and econometrics since 2010. He completed his diploma in mathematics at the University of Göttingen and earned a Ph.D. in economics from Humboldt University of Berlin. Prior to his current role, he held positions as a Professor of Statistics at the University Carlos III de Madrid from 1998 to 2006 and served as the chair of econometrics at the University of Göttingen from 2006 to 2010.
Esteemed Professor of Econometrics and President of the National Statistical Institute of Spain
Juan Manuel Rodriguez-Poo holds a degree in Economics from the University of the Basque Country and a Ph.D. in Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain. Since November 2018, he has served as the president of the National Statistical Institute of Spain (INE), overseeing national statistics in Madrid. His academic career includes positions as an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of the Basque Country and Associate Professor of Econometrics at Universidad de Cantabria, where he has been a Professor since 2003. Additionally, he has held leadership roles such as President of the Regional Institute of Statistics of Cantabria and Chairman of the Department of Economics at Universidad de Cantabria. Dr. Rodriguez-Poo's research primarily focuses on nonparametric and semiparametric estimation techniques in microeconometrics and finance, with particular interests in regression models, varying parameters, and panel data applications. His contributions to the field are recognized through his involvement in various international research projects and publications in esteemed journals.
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