Globalisation EQ1 3.3 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Degree of globalisation varies by —— and can be measured using —— and ——
Country, indicators, indices
What three things is used to help measure the KOF index?
Social, political, economic
How is the KOF index measured politically in two ways?
Number of embassies (gov offices), participation in UN Security Council missions
How is the KOF index measured economically?
It is measured through an “economic Barometer”
What is an economic barometer?
A composite leading indicator of Swiss GDP growth
How is the KOF index measured politically in two ways?
Interpersonal information, cultural globalisation
What is the KOF index?
a score each country is given out of 100, the higher the number the more Globalised the country is considered to be
What is interpersonal information?
is an exchange of information between two or more people
What is cultural globalisation?
refers to the transmission of ideas and values around the world in such a way as to extend and intensify social relations
How can politics impact a countries level of globalisation in two ways?
Political instability and lack of government (=conflict)
How can social factors impact a countries rate and spread of globalisation in two ways?
Exchanging cultural ideas and cultural proximity
Why are some poorer areas of the world sometimes still highly globalised?
As they usually have little resources and exports which forces small countries to have a reliance on others
What is the KOF in Western Europe?
80.00-88.00
What is the KOF in most of Africa?
32.00-64.00
What are 2 reasons can KOF be inaccurate?
Smuggling/trafficking not show and some countries share diplomatic offices
What 4 things is the Kearney Index measured using?
Political, communication, technology and political factors
What does the Kearney index do?
Measures/ranks globalised cities
What are 3 reasons why the Kearney index is useful?
Economy (Business), research, development (to make policy decisions)
