KOF index pros and cons

The Kof index is used as a measure of globalisation and can be found in the human geo side of aqa a-lvle geography

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KOF index pros and cons

AdvantagesGetting Started

  • allows for comparisons to be made
  • been calculated in many countries over a large period of time
  • makes use of the 24 variable covering main areas of globalisation
  • uses data that is readily available
  • weighting system employed

Disadvantages

  • smaller countries are over represented at the top rankings
  • relevance of using international mail seems low
  • trade in books and newspapers falling due to e-books
  • internet access is based on how many accesses there are to internet doesn't account for internet cafes
  • illegal foreign migrates not counted in KOF

Evaluation

The KOF index is the most widely used and cited globalisation index. A composite index measures globalisation along side the economic, social and political dimension for almost every country in the world on a scale of 1-100.

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