One of the aims of the JustJobs Index is to exploit existing data in order to build a comprehensive picture of the characteristics and quality of the labor market and the jobs that people have in the different countries of the world. That is an aim that is far from easy to achieve, as the example of safety at work shows.

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Construction of composite indices is an important method for measuring multi-dimensional concepts by combining large number of indicators in a standardized way into a single index. Many indices have been developed, such as the Human development index, the OECD Better Life Index, Corruption perceptions index and others. Composite indices are a useful tool in policy analysis and public communication, because they allow simple comparison of countries and identifying trends. Nevertheless, there are challenges in constructing composite indices. Here we will point out seven issues that we deem important for the current JustJobs Index. Continue reading →