Multidimensional first-order dominance comparisons of population wellbeing

Thomas Channing Arndt, Nikolaj Siersbæk, Lars Peter Raahave Østerdal

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Abstract

In this paper, we convey the concept of first-order dominance (FOD) with particular focus on applications to multidimensional population welfare comparisons. We give an account of the fundamental equivalent definitions of FOD, illustrated with simple numerical examples.

An implementable method for detecting dominances is explained along with a bootstrapping procedure that yields additional information relative to what can be obtained from dominance comparisons alone. We discuss strengths and weaknesses of FOD, compared to other multidimensional population comparison concepts, and describe practical tools that enable the reader to easily use it.
Translated title of the contributionMultidimensionelle første-ordens dominans sammenligninger af populationsvelvære
Original languageEnglish
PublisherUNU-WIDER
Number of pages17
ISBN (Print)9789292560119
Publication statusPublished - 2015
SeriesWIDER Working Paper
Number122
ISSN1798-7237

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