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Comparative Evaluation Of The Economic And Social Performance Of Eu Member States Using The Ahp Method

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  • Sorinel Toderas SIRETEAN

    (Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229, Romania)

  • Ionut BALAN

    (Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229, Romania)

Abstract

The paper analyses the economic and social performance of EU Member States using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method as a multi-criteria optimisation tool. The aim of the research was to construct a composite performance index based on six relevant indicators: real GDP per capita, employment rate, public health expenditure, life expectancy, infant mortality and poverty rate. The data were normalised to ensure comparability between countries, and the criteria were weighted according to their relative importance in the analysis model. The results highlight significant differences between EU Member States. Countries in northern and western Europe stand out for their balance between economic performance and social sustainability, while Eastern European countries are at the bottom of the AHP ranking. The conclusions confirm the positive correlation between economic prosperity and social welfare, highlighting the importance of public investment and integrated policies for reducing development gaps and strengthening European convergence.

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  • Sorinel Toderas SIRETEAN & Ionut BALAN, 2025. "Comparative Evaluation Of The Economic And Social Performance Of Eu Member States Using The Ahp Method," European Journal of Accounting, Finance & Business, "Stefan cel Mare" University of Suceava, Romania - Faculty of Economics and Public Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, vol. 13(2), pages 100-108, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:scm:ejafbu:v:13:y:2025:i:2:p:100-108
    DOI: 10.4316/EJAFB.2025.13211
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