The KOF Index of Globalization, provided by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, measures globalization on economic, social, and political dimensions. Provide a brief analysis (not a description) of this index and its ranking using concepts from the text readings. Specifically, how do factors considered in calculating the index reflect globalization? Why do you agree (or disagree) with this calculation? Find the most recent ranking and identify the 5 countries with the lowest and highest Globalization Index. What are the trends or similarities among the countries listed at the top and bottom?