March 2010

Switzerland among of the most globalized countries

Switzerland is amongst the most globalized countries, according to the current KOF Index of Globalization of the Swiss Economic Institute KOF of the ETH Zurich. Switzerland continues to to be ranked a very good rank fourth. The top three positions on the KOF Index of Globalization are held by Belgium (1st place as last year), Austria and the Netherlands who traded ranks.

The KOF Globalization Index measures the economic, social and political dimensions of globalization. The economic dimension of the KOF Index quantifies not only actual trade and investment flows but also the extent to which countries protect themselves by imposing restrictions on trade and capital movements. The social dimension of globalization reflects the flow of ideas and information, while the political dimension examines the degree of political cooperation between countries.

When it comes to social globalization Switzerland is best in class, according to the KOF index. In terms of social globalization the country also holds a good position (rank 8), and regarding economic globalization it is ranked 22nd.

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Please see: Switzerland again among most globalized countries

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