Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/318194 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Series/Report no.: 
Kiel Working Paper No. 2289
Publisher: 
Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel), Kiel
Abstract: 
This article explores the interplay between economic hegemony and political alignment. Using theoretical and empirical insights from Broner et al. (2024), we posit that hegemonic states, such as the U.S., foster political alignment, which enhances globalization. We use UN voting data to proxy for international alignment and show that hegemons induce alignment. This data has shortcomings, however. UN voting only covers the post-WWII period, refers to a narrow set of issues, and displays little time variation. As for military alliances, they were not widely used before the mid-20th century. We propose an alternative measure of alignment based on international treaties.
Subjects: 
Hegemon
globalization
trade integration
international treaties
alignment
cooperation
multipolar world
JEL: 
F4
F1
F3
P00
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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