Regional Development Assessment Using Parametric and Non-Parametric Ranking Methods: A Comparative Analysis of Slovenia and Croatia

The authors describe several regional development-assessment methods and subsequently apply them in a comparative development level analysis of the Slovenian and Croatian municipalities. The aim is to compare performance and suitability of several parametric and non-parametric ranking methods and to develop a suitable multivariate methodological framework for distinguishing development level of particular territorial units.

Regional Development Assessment Using Parametric and Non-Parametric Ranking Methods: A Comparative Analysis of Slovenia and Croatia

The authors describe several regional development-assessment methods and subsequently apply them in a comparative development level analysis of the Slovenian and Croatian municipalities. The aim is to compare performance and suitability of several parametric and non-parametric ranking methods and to develop a suitable multivariate methodological framework for distinguishing development level of particular territorial units.

Call to Action: Building Providence’s Creative and Innovative Economy

The report by the Providence Foundation, the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council and New Commons, Inc. builds on the citys strengths, highlighting 52 projects for implementation over the next five years. Specifically, the report calls for increased support of Brown Universitys computer science, biomedical research, public health, brain science, and materials and manufacturing science research programs.