Kontrowersje wokół metod pomiaru instytucji
Controversies on methods of institution measurement

Summary/Abstract: The goal of the paper is to present the methods of institution measurement and their weaknesses.The lack of precisely formulated definition of institution comes from different theoretical backgroundswhich cover not only neoclassical economics, but also elements of sociology, psychology, management, political science, law etc. Each of the enumerated sciences presents own definition of institutionand related measurement method. Therefore the different competitiveness criteria representedby well-known institutes used to institution appraisal are misleading. For instance, the internationaltrade measurement methods cannot be compared with the budget measures and with the economic risemethods. They are incomparable among themselves, because of different theoretical background. However,they are comparable among nations. Therefore the competitiveness criteria covering differenttheoretical background have incomparable measurement methods. The measurement methods in laware different from measurement methods in psychology, sociology etc. The conclusion is, the outcomeof competitiveness measurement methods represented by the WCY IMD and the other institutionsshould be treated as entrance knowledge useful in international comparisons. Such analysis should bedeeper on the macroeconomic level.

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