Evaluation of human capital performance of the countries by CRITIC and COPRAS methods: an application on the members of the organization of the black sea economic cooperation

This study aims to evaluate the members of Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) in terms human capital performance using CRITIC (Criteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation) and COPRAS (Complex Proportional Assessment) methods. A hybrid method has been used analysis. integrated model consists a combination The was find objective weights criteria. rank countries according their performance. infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births), unemployment (percentage total labour force), average life expectancy at birth, (years), force participation population aged 15-64), current health expenditure GDP), internet users population) 15-64 are as criteria for measuring countries. 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2018 data were study. According analysis result, Serbia, Greece, Romania Romania, Bulgaria Russia, Bulgaria, Moldova, top three with highest Countries lowest follows: Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia 2000 2005; Armenia, Turkey, 2010; Albania 2015 2018.