1.5 KOF Kearney

Globalisation has affected some places and organisations more than others. Which of the following can be used to measure the degree of globalisation by country?

• GDP per capita

• HDI (Human Development Index)

• AT Kearney index

• CPI (Consumer Price Index)

What have been attempts made to calculate in the context of globalisation?

• The economic impact of tourism

• Which countries are the most globalised or 'switched on'

• The number of international students in a country

• The effectiveness of international trade agreements

What will TNCs use the indices for?

• To decide where to set up new headquarters

• To determine where to focus their investments (FDI)

• To evaluate the performance of their current investments

• To calculate the global GDP contribution

What is a characteristic of the indices that measure globalisation?

• They all tell us the same thing about globalisation

• They are all based on a single economic model

• They measure globalisation in different ways, resulting in different winners and losers

• They are primarily used by governments to set policy

Which country is ranked number 1 in Economic Globalisation according to the KOF Index?

• Netherlands

• Singapore

• Belgium

• Ireland

What is the rank of the United Kingdom in the Overall Globalisation Index?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Who produces the AT Kearney Index annually?

• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

• Foreign Policy magazine

• AT Kearney management consulting firm

• United Nations

How many indicators does the AT Kearney Index use?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

Which of the following is NOT a category used by the AT Kearney Index for its indicators?

• Economic integration

• Technological connectivity

• Political engagement

• Environmental sustainability

What is the limitation of the AT Kearney Index in terms of country inclusion?

• Includes only European countries

• Includes all countries around the world

• Includes 62 countries, representing a majority of the world's population and GDP

• Includes only the top 20 countries by GDP