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Multivariate Analysis of Countries according to Subdimensions of Human Development and Gender Inequality Indices

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  • Selay Giray

    (Marmara University, Turkey)

  • Ozlem Ergut

    (Marmara University, Turkey)

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Human Development Index (HDI) is an index aiming to measure human development by taking into account a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living. The 2013 Human Development Report presents HDI values and ranks, the Inequality-adjusted HDI the Gender Inequality Index (GII) and the Multidimensional Poverty Index. The aim of this study is to evaluate countries according to their similarities and differences using the indicators contained in the 2013 human development report. A figure created in two dimensional space was used by evaluation. Locations of Turkey, OECD and Eurasian countries are analyzed and interpreted elaborately. Multidimensional scaling is a statistical technique provides visual representation of the objects using proximity patterns. The most recent data of countries were analyzed by Multidimensional Scaling analysis (MDS). Stress value obtained from metric multidimensional scaling application was found in desired range. Also it was determined that we can trust the interpretations made of the map. To begin with, comparison by country groups was made, then remarkable points were interpreted on the basis of country. As examination of the map obtained from MDS application with HDI and GII indexes, it was remarked that OECD countries were grouped on the left hand side and Eurasian countries were grouped on the right hand side. Turkey, a member of OECD, located far away from other OECD countries and located closer to Eurasian countries. According to HDI and GII indexes Mexico is closest country to Turkey. Also Mexico is the country, which is perceived similar to Turkey.

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  • Selay Giray & Ozlem Ergut, 2014. "Multivariate Analysis of Countries according to Subdimensions of Human Development and Gender Inequality Indices," Eurasian Journal of Social Sciences, Eurasian Publications, vol. 2(3), pages 48-62.
    • Handle: RePEc:ejn:ejssjr:v:2:y:2014:i:3:p:48-62
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