Description and measurement of variables
| Construct | Code | Measurement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental performance | EP | CO2 emissions metric tons per capita | World Development Indicators |
| Investment in ICT with private participation | IPP | Current US$ | World Development Indicators |
| Financial inclusion | FI | FI is an index that represents financial services access, depth, and efficiency | World Development Indicators |
| Rule of law | RL | Estimate | World Governance Indicators |
| Voice and accountability | VA | Estimate | World Governance Indicators |
| Government effectiveness | GE | Estimate | World Governance Indicators |
| Construct | Code | Measurement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental performance | EP | CO2 emissions metric tons per capita | World Development Indicators |
| Investment in ICT with private participation | IPP | Current US$ | World Development Indicators |
| Financial inclusion | FI | FI is an index that represents financial services access, depth, and efficiency | World Development Indicators |
| Rule of law | RL | Estimate | World Governance Indicators |
| Voice and accountability | VA | Estimate | World Governance Indicators |
| Government effectiveness | GE | Estimate | World Governance Indicators |
Source(s): Authors’ own creation