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Conceptual Framework for the Purpose of Measurement of Cooperatives and its Operationalization

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T his report presents a general overview of how cooperatives and key concepts are measured for statistical purposes. It is based on extant work and literature. The first part of the report reviews the most important statistical studies on coopera - tives. Conceptual and methodological issues are identified concerning the identification and classification of cooperatives, including a discussion about core components and boundary areas. The report then proposes a conceptual framework for defining and classifying cooperatives for measurement purposes. This framework suggests a set of four structural-operational qualification criteria to identify cooperatives. It also proposes a double classification of cooperatives, based on the main economic activity and on a characteristic helping to distinguish types of cooperatives. The report also raises some issues about the measurement of membership and value added, as well as employment in cooperatives. On these aspects, the report concludes that focusing on membership rather than on measuring individual members may be the best path. To measure the economic contribution of cooperatives referring to the concept of value added is not recommended unless it is adapted to cooperatives. Other modes of calculation of the cooperative’s economic contribution will need to be explored. The nature of employment in cooperatives will also need to be reflected accurately in overall employment statistics.
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hal-01637749 , version 1 (17-11-2017)

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  • HAL Id : hal-01637749 , version 1
  • PRODINRA : 412625

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Damien Rousselière, Marie-J. Bouchard, Madeg Le Guernic. Conceptual Framework for the Purpose of Measurement of Cooperatives and its Operationalization. [Contract] Organisation Internationale du Travail / International Labor Organization. 2017, 98 p. ⟨hal-01637749⟩
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