a measure ranking 156 cities level of globalisation
what does GCI take into account?
amount of business activity
level of political engagement
cultural experience offered to people
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the KOF globalisation index
a measure of 195 countries level of globalisation
what does KOF index measure
a measure of 195 countries level of globalisation, measures 42 variables(social,economic and political globalisation) and combines to produce score between 1 and 100(most globalised)
2 reasons countries are "switched off"
physical geography- due to mountains belts or landlocked
political desicions-may favour nationalist policies
another 2 reasons countries are switched off from globalisation
lack of economic development- poverty may stop country being able to trade
environmental resilience-highlight vulnerable to climate change, limiting ability to trade cash crops
why is North Korea switched off?
since 1948 country pursued isolationist regimine- connections with other countries via trade and politics is restricted
based on selfsufficiency, provide goods for immediate needs not for trade
lack of physical communication eg internet cabling, to restrict exposure to info from overseas
