The twenty-first century has seen a further dramatic increase in the use of quantitative knowledge for governing social life after its explosion in the 1980s. I

This highly accessible book investigates the rankings that increasingly influence perceptions of countries' governance and civil rights.

A history and critical assessment of leading indicators reveals their indelible impact on the economy, public policy, and other critical decisions, discussing t

This book makes indicators more accessible, in terms of what they are, who created them and how they are used. It examines the subjectivity and human frailty be

Shows how global ratings and rankings shape political agendas and influence states' behavior, reframing how we think about power.