Classification

Kinds of classification

Classification creates references to categories and other classifications of the economic resources and processes, and exchanges. The classifications can be a part of a taxonomy, flat list, tag set, faceted classification scheme, and any other structure desired. This is left loose for now, and can be tightened up between groups, or as part of the vocabulary as we get more experience.

Valueflows will not include the structures that the classifications are part of, and assume that is handled outside the VF scope.

Classifications can be created by user groups for themselves, or can be existing semantic structures, such as wikidata.

Examples

Resource Classification

Haralson apple - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3127261
Honda Fit - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1135125
Transistor - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339

Process Classification

Transport - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7590
Packaging - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29585952

Exchange Classification

Trade - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q601401
Barter - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q484830
Gift - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184303