GaWC (Globalization and World Cities Research Network)

The Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) is a research organization that studies how cities connect and interact on a global scale. It assesses cities based on their influence in international finance, business, and communication, ranking them according to their economic importance and connectivity. This helps identify which cities serve as key hubs for global trade, finance, and technology, highlighting their roles in the interconnected world economy. Essentially, GaWC provides insight into which cities are most influential in shaping global economic and cultural networks.