AT Kearney index
What is the AT Kearney index
a tool measuring and rank how connected countries are around the world
What is the KOF index
Measures globalization through economic, social and political dimensions
Most globalized city according to AT Kearney
New York
When was it made and where is it from
made in 1926, Chicago
when was it made and where is it from
2002, Switzerland
Netherlands
Key dimensions of AT Kearney
political engagements, technological connectivity, personal contact and economic integration
Key dimensions of KOF index
economy, politics and social dimensions
Least globalized city according to AT Kearney index
2 Advantages
covers 96% of global GDP and 84% of world's population and used advanced metrics to better capture modern digital and physical connectivity
2 Advantages
long timeframe tracks data from 1970
large country coverage (158)
Least globalized according to KOF index
2 Disadvantages
only recognized 2 countries and depends on national level statistical data
2 Disadvantages
small country are often over represented like (Belgium and Luxembourg) due to short distance to neighboring countries making trade easier
large countries like USA and China can score lower because internal inter-regional flows were ignored
The complete name for KOF
Konjunkturforschungsstelle meaning Swiss economic institute