In our case, this five-step procedure is slightly more complex, as we first construct three separate sub-indices of globalisation (economic, social, and political) following steps 1-5. . The country rankings derived from these indices are reported separately on our website. We then calculate the simple unweighted average of these three subindices to give an overall globalisation index; the coun...

he growth of mass communications including the Internet has accelerated the trend towards globalisation, which is viewed by some as leading to the loss of regional identity, culture and heritage. Similarly, within the commercial sector, globalisation can be seen to fuel the dominance of international brands insensitive to regional culture. Conversely, globalisation can be viewed as an opportuni...

We analyze the causes and mechanisms of inequality in Post-Soviet Union transition economies. First, we show that both economic globalisation – namely, import, export, and foreign direct investment – and institutional factors – namely, privatisation reforms, labour market liberalisation, and product market liberalisation – are strongly associated with within-country rises in inequality. However...

This study investigates how information and communication technology (ICT) complements globalisation in order to influence CO2 emissions in 44 Sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2000-2012. ICT is measured with internet penetration and mobile phone penetration whereas globalisation is designated in terms of trade and financial openness. The empirical evidence is based on the generalis...

In the debate on globalisation and wage inequality HeckscherOhlin theory has featured prominently. However, a neglected mechanism by which globalisation affects labour market outcomes is through the increased tradability of producer services. By integrating elements of Heckscher-Ohlin theory, the economic geography literature and the literature on producer services linkages, we show that the im...

Cyberspace already takes little note of national borders, which may eventually lose their significance for electronic commerce. Cyberspace and other innovative information technology (IT) have affected the financial system greatly moving from restricted proprietary systems to open networks. In the last 20 years, the financial services industry has witnessed dramatic changes, largely driven by g...

To begin with this, we ought to say that Comparative Education is concerned withcross-national analysis and by its nature encourages its participants to be outward loo-king.The field of Comparative Education is shaped by globalisation. Held (1999:2)thinks that globalisation could be considered as «the widening, deeping and spending upof worldwide interconnectedness in all as...

Can you imagine a world in which the spread of globalisation meant the world becoming a more just and equitable place? This seems like an impossible dream. All the indications are that the current forms of globalisation are making the world a safe place for unfettered market liberalism and the consequent growth of inequities. This economic globalisation is posing severe threats to both people’s...

Opinion about the true impacts on human health of globalisation remains sharply divided. On the one hand, a wide range of health professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), scholars and activists fear globalisation is worsening the divide between haves and have nots to unprecedented degrees. As globalisation processes are being played out, they argue that this is leading to real impov...