Original research program
Welfarism Index
A transparent framework for studying welfare-relevant outcomes, institutions, and policy environments.
Methodology before rankings
We will not publish a headline ranking until the methodology, datasets, weighting choices, uncertainty, and limitations are public and reproducible.
Potential dimensions
- Material living conditions
- Health and longevity
- Subjective well-being
- Distribution and inequality
- Security and social protection
- Environmental conditions
- Institutional capacity and access
Governance
Future versions should document sources, version datasets, preserve historical results, publish methodology changes, and invite expert scrutiny.