NationStates Jolt Archive


Generic Rating Guide

08-10-2003, 10:55
Is it possible to have an overall rating and position (both in region and the world) as to how your nation is doing? Perhaps based upon the 3 major areas (Civil Rights, Economy & Political Freedoms), and/or others to make it more accurate?

Regards,
Emperor Rob
Tactical Grace
08-10-2003, 12:45
Yes, that is what the UN rankings are for. Check your nation page when you log in, and you will find that every day you are ranked in your region and The World for different indicator - happiness, defence expenditure, education, compassion, etc. I do not have a complete list of indicators, but there are probably up to a couple of dozen, and they rotate at random, once daily at the UN update.

A general ranking would be impossible to implement, as it is clearly impossible to assign values to different national characteristics and compare nations that differ a great deal. For example, how would one compare a Scandinavian Liberal Paradise with excellent healthcare and social services to a Capitalizt state, the priorities of which are solely commerce and defence, using just one standardised measure?
imported_Amnesiah
08-10-2003, 12:49
Most Comprehensive Public Healthcare in the World
Largest Welfare Programs (per capita) in the World
Largest Public Sector in the World
Highest Tax Rate in the World
Most Compassionate Citizens in the World
Highest Police Ratio in the World
Most Liberal Nation in the World
Highest Police Ratio in the World
Best Weather in the World
Most Eco-Friendly Government in the World
Healthiest Citizens in the World
Smartest Citizens in the World
Happiest Citizens in the World
Largest Nation in the World
Most Politically Apathethic Citizens in the World
Safest Nation in the World
Most Politically Free Nation in the World
Fastest Growing Economy in the World
Largest Defense Forces (per capita)
Largest Manufacturing Sector in the World
Largest for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry
Largest Soda Pop Sector in the World
Largest Gambling Industry in the World
Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector in the World
Largest Retail Sector in the World
Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry in the World
Largest Basket Weaving Sector in the World
Largest Trout Fishing Sector in the World
Most Pro-Market Nation in the World
Largest Pizza Delivery Sector in the World
Largest Agricultural Sector
Largest Mining Sector in the World
Stupidest Citizens in the World
Rudest Citizens in the World
Tactical Grace
08-10-2003, 12:50
:shock: Wow. That makes it into my NationStates scrapbook folder! Cheers! :)
The Most Glorious Hack
08-10-2003, 13:10
That's not all of them either...
Tactical Grace
08-10-2003, 13:26
There can't be many more! But has anyone got any additions to make?
The Most Glorious Hack
08-10-2003, 13:37
I think there's another one related to education.

There's also one for Largest IT Sector.