Globalization

Globalization

1. KOF INEX

   • POLITICAL GLOBALIZATION
     • number of embassies
     • number of international organization a country is involved in
   • SOCIAL GLOBALIZATION
     • PERSONAL CONTACT
       • telephone traffic
       • tourism
       • foreign population
     • INFORMATION FLOWS
       • internet users
       • international newspapers traded
       • television set
     • CULTURAL PROXIMITY
       • number of enlish songs
       • number of McDonalds restaurant
   • ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION
     • ACTUAL FLOWS
       • FDIs, portfolio investments
       • data on trade
     • RESTRICTIONS
       • tariffs
       • taxes on trade
       • index of capital controls

2. AT KEARNEY INDEX