Geography and Quality of Life in Argentina: Analysis According to Census Radius (2010)

Abstract

The level of disaggregation of territorial analysis is vital for the evaluation of the quality of life of the population from a geographical perspective. Consequently, the use of counties, districts or communes (525 units) has amply demonstrated its usefulness in overcoming the generalization implied by studies at the provincial level (24 units). On the other hand, the adaptation of the county QLI at census radius (52,408 units) scale shows that the counties, although they are useful, have various degrees of fragmentation within them. This must be taken into account in academic research and in the formulation of public policies. Thus, the radius scale allows observing enclaves of high quality of life in the traditionally neglected regions of the country, while in areas with high quality of life, radius with low values are also present. This information would be missing at the county level.