The economic average represents the average of responses to statements pertaining to economic ideas and theory.
Left-leaning averages indicate support for outlooks that encourage the encouragement of economic 'fairness', while their right-leaning counterparts indicate the same for 'competitiveness'.
Liberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that favour economic freedom and protection from state intervention for the individual and non-state bodies (e.g. businesses and unions).
Illiberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that favour state intervention in the economy, perhaps in the form of a command economy, nationalisation, and/or protectionism.
The governmental average represents the average of responses to statements regarding the role and form of the state.
Left-leaning averages indicate support for institutional change, more participatory forms of government, and furthering the development of modern, secular institutions.
Right-leaning averages indicate outlooks that are sceptical of institutional change, critical of modern institutions, and that favour the preservation or restoration of traditional institutions.
Liberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that prefer more consensual forms of governance and a less intrusive state that enshrines political freedoms for the individual.
Illiberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks supportive of more absolute forms of governance and more unbound forms of state.
The diplomatic average is the average of answers to statements pertaining to international & military affairs.
Left-leaning averages indicate support for less-domineering national roles.
Right-leaning averages indicate support for more self-assertive international outlooks.
Liberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that favor the promotion of a like-minded international consensus or order.
Illiberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that are critical of their liberal counterparts, often because those outlooks are viewed as conflicting with the interests and autonomy of nations.
The economic average represents the average of responses to statements pertaining to economic ideas and theory.
Left-leaning averages indicate support for outlooks that encourage the encouragement of economic 'fairness', while their right-leaning counterparts indicate the same for 'competitiveness'.
Liberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that favour economic freedom and protection from state intervention for the individual and non-state bodies (e.g. businesses and unions).
Illiberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that favour state intervention in the economy, perhaps in the form of a command economy, nationalisation, and/or protectionism.
The governmental average represents the average of responses to statements regarding the role and form of the state.
Left-leaning averages indicate support for institutional change, more participatory forms of government, and furthering the development of modern, secular institutions.
Right-leaning averages indicate outlooks that are sceptical of institutional change, critical of modern institutions, and that favour the preservation or restoration of traditional institutions.
Liberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that prefer more consensual forms of governance and a less intrusive state.
Illiberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks supportive of more regimented forms of state and/or more unbound forms of government.
The diplomatic average is the average of answers to statements pertaining to international, military, and citizenship affairs.
Left-leaning averages indicate support for putting aside international differences and embracing a more compassionate international role.
Right-leaning averages indicate support for more self-assertive international outlooks.
Liberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that favor the promotion of a like-minded international consensus or order.
Illiberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that are indifferent to international circumstances and/or conventions.
The social average represents the average of responses to statements concerning social and cultural ideas, ideal, and policy.
Left and right-wing in this context largely refer to a 'culture wars', left and right.
Liberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that support social freedom of choice for individuals.
Illiberal-leaning averages indicate outlooks that are critical of their liberal counterparts, often because those outlooks are viewed as conflicting with the interests of a collective group or moral fabric.