alidenewade/freedom_vs_safety_ppf_df_v1

Freedom vs. Safety Dataset

License: Apache-2.0

Overview

The Freedom vs. Safety Dataset explores the relationship between freedom and safety across various countries. It uses scaled freedom indices and a derived safety function to quantify this relationship:

$$\text{Safety}=1-0.7374\times {\text{Freedom}}^2\backslash text\{Safety\}\; =\; 1\; -\; 0.7374\; \backslash times\; \backslash text\{Freedom\}^2$$

The freedom index is normalized to the range [0, 1], and safety values are computed based on this index.

Dataset Columns:

• Country: The name of the country
• Freedom: The normalized freedom index for the country (range: 0 to 1)
• Safety: The derived safety value based on the freedom index

Statistical Overview:

• Freedom:
  • Mean = 0.626
  • Standard Deviation = 0.214
  • Min = 0.000
  • Max = 1.000
• Safety:
  • Mean = 0.677
  • Standard Deviation = 0.190
  • Min = 0.263
  • Max = 1.000

Caution

While this dataset provides useful insights into the relationship between freedom and safety, users should exercise caution when interpreting the results. The safety values are derived using a mathematical function that does not account for the cultural, economic, or political complexities of each country. These values are statistical abstractions and may not fully capture the nuanced realities of freedom and safety in practice.

Future Updates

This dataset is a work in progress and will continue to be updated and refined. New versions will be posted here as they become available, so be sure to check for updates.