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Measurement of the sustainable development and regional analysis:design and implementation of a global synthetic index to the spanish autonomous community

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  • González Laxe, Fernando

    (Universidad de A Coruña)

  • Martín Palmero, Federico

    (Universidad de A Coruña)

  • Fernández Francos, Marcos

    (Universidad de A Coruña)

Abstract

This report establishes the methodological foundations for the design of a global synthetic index of sustainable development which fulfils three conditions: it adapts to the principles of Pressure-State-Response,it adopts the mandates established in Local Agenda 21 and adapts to the four components or basic dimensions of sustainability: institutional, environmental, economic and social.The synthetic index is constructed using the aforesaid methodology and based on the calculations of 78 variables,37 sub-indicators and 13 indicators,grouping the latter in the previously mentioned four dimensions and subsequently applying said index to the regions within Spain.

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  • González Laxe, Fernando & Martín Palmero, Federico & Fernández Francos, Marcos, 2004. "Measurement of the sustainable development and regional analysis:design and implementation of a global synthetic index to the spanish autonomous community," INVESTIGACIONES REGIONALES - Journal of REGIONAL RESEARCH, Asociación Española de Ciencia Regional, issue 5, pages 91-112.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:invreg:0179
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    Keywords

    sustainable development; regional analysis; Spain;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q20 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - General
    • R10 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - General

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