New measures of negative rights from V-Dem raise concerns about replacing CIRI data. Comparing these indicators reveals substantial differences across time and space.
V-Dem as an Alternative to CIRI?
- Offers updated human rights measurements, including specific negative rights (physical integrity).
- Provides potentially higher-resolution data compared to the established CIRI project.
Comparing Measurement Approaches:
- Analyzes alignment and divergence between core V-Dem indicators and their CIRI counterparts.
- Examines how each dataset conceptualizes and operationalizes state repression measures. 🔍
Implications for Future Research & Practice:
- Substantial discrepancies exist, challenging direct substitution of data sources.
- Measurement divergence suggests the need for careful consideration when interpreting human rights scores across different datasets. ⚠️
