A research article by CRA’s Andrew Parece and Robert C. Duncan (University of Texas) was recently covered in the New York Times opinion column “Which Country Will Win the Paris Olympics? Don’t Just Count Medals.”
The article “Population-adjusted national rankings in the Olympics” brings attention to how Olympic medal counts are used to rank countries, and proposes a new population-inclusive ranking system that allows countries with varying populations to achieve high rankings, showcasing their capability in Olympic sports.
