Measuring hierarchy: Measuring hierarchy

This paper presents a novel axiomatic approach to measuring and comparing hierarchical structures. Hierarchies are fundamental across a range of disciplines—from ecology to organizational science—yet existing measures of hierarchical degree often lack systematic criteria for comparison. We introduce...

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Published in:Social choice and welfare 2025-11, Vol.65 (3), p.583-627
Main Author: Carbonell-Nicolau, Oriol
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ecology
Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods
Economics
Economics and Finance
Game Theory
Hierarchies
Income distribution
International Political Economy
Original Paper
Public Finance
Social and Behav. Sciences
Social Policy
Subordinates
Subordination
Supervisors
Systematic review
Wages & salaries
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