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Originally posted by Odie
what are the criteria for these rankings??
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Mercer?s study is based on detailed assessments and evaluations of 39 key quality of life determinants, grouped in the following categories:
Consumer goods (availability of food/daily consumption items, cars, etc)
Economic environment (currency exchange regulations, banking services, etc)
Housing (housing, household appliances, furniture, maintenance services, etc)
Medical and health considerations (medical supplies and services, infectious diseases, sewage, waste disposal, air pollution, etc)
Natural environment (climate, record of natural disasters)
Political and social environment (political stability, crime, law enforcement, etc)
Public services and transportation (electricity, water, public transport, traffic congestion, etc)
Recreation (restaurants, theatres, cinemas, sports, and leisure etc)
Schools and education (standard and availability of schools etc)
Socio-cultural environment (censorship, limitations on personal freedom, etc)