Table 8 Disjoint components characterized for countries.

From: Methodological framework for three-way statistical analysis of cost of living and quality of life indices: a case study in the American continent

Disjoint component

Countries

Characterization

COMP1-A

Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Uruguay

Moderate economic stability and progressive recovery

COMP2-A

Canada, USA

Economic resilience and rapid recovery

COMP3-A

Argentina, Brazil, Peru

Prolonged economic recession and challenging recovery