Variable: Social Globalization

QoG Code: (dr_sg)


Dataset: KOF Index of Globalization

Description:

Social globalization (scale of 1 to 100) is comprised of three segments, each with its own de facto and de jure segment. Interpersonal contact is measured within the de facto segment with reference to international telephone connections, tourist numbers and migration. Within the de jure segment, it is measured with reference to telephone subscriptions, international airports and visa restrictions. Flows of information are determined within the de facto segment with reference to international patent applications, international students and trade in high technology goods. The de jure segment measures access to TV and the internet, freedom of the press and international internet connections. Cultural proximity is measured in the de facto segment from trade in cultural goods, international trademark registrations and the number of McDonald’s restaurants and IKEA stores. The de jure area focuses on civil rights (freedom of citizens), gender equality and public spending on school education.

Type of variable: Continuous

Downloaded by QoG on: 2023-12-15
Last updated by source: 2023-12-06


Categories:

Civil Society/Population/Culture


Find this variable in:

Basic Cross-section - 2024 Basic Time-series - 2024 OECD Cross-section - 2024 OECD Time-series - 2024 Standard Cross-section - 2024 Standard Time-series - 2024 Original Dataset

Details of this variable in our compilations datasets
Dataset No. Countries
Basic cross-section: 189
Basic time-series: 195
Standard cross-section: 189
Standard time-series: 195
OECD cross-section: 38
OECD time-series: 39

Dataset Available for years:
Standard time-series: 1970-2021
Basic time-series: 1970-2021
OECD time-series: 1970-2021

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