Some have suggested correlation analysis, however, how specifically can one measure the amount of adjustment necessary to address the "double dipping" of one or several sub-index dimensions. How would the adjustment be calculated and applied. To what extent could weights play a part as coefficients. Please provide citations for your response. The field of research is Industrial Ecology taking a strong sustainability approach. Thanks.
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Because of its complex, multi-dimensional nature, sustainability is most often assessed using numerous indicators, which make aggregate comparisons among different production systems difficult.
The attached paper proposes a methodology that could be beneficial in aggregate sustainability assessment. It applies the method of conjoint analysis to select economic, social, and ecological attributes that are perceived as important for (agricultural) sustainability by different stakeholders and to assess their relative impact on the overall sustainability measure. The method presents a flexible framework which could be adopted for a variety of specific applications and allows drawing comparisons among various stakeholder groups based on how they perceive sustainability.
Olha Sydorovych and Ada Wossink (2008) The Meaning of Agricultural Sustainability: Evidence from a Conjoint Analysis, Agricultural Systems 98(1): 10-20.
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