Homogenized classification of developing economies: different countries behind general indices

Auteurs :
CSOMÓS, G.
KULCSÁR, B.

Description :
On the basis of the evaluations by some international organizations countries in Southeast Asia and in Eastern Europe belong to the same group – to that of developing countries – however they are quite different regarding their fundamental characteristics. The key elements of the comparison of countries are different indicators and indices (GDP, GDP PPS, HDI and HPI) and those used to form groups of nations. But do these indicators have sufficient validity? The main aim of the article is to compare the fundamental characteristics of the Philippines (Southeast Asia) and Hungary (Eastern Europe) to answer this question. - (AM)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Hungarian Geographical Bulletin, 2010, vol. 59, n°. 4, p. 411-427, nombre de pages : 17, Références bibliographiques : 40 ref.

Date :
2010

Editeur :
Pays édition : Hongrie, Budapest, Akadémiai Kiadó