Sociology – Paper 4 – Globalisation: Contemporary issues | e-Consult

The table shows a positive correlation: higher trade openness is associated with higher cyber‑crime rates. Country C, with the highest openness (60 %), records the highest cyber‑crime rate (150/100,000), while Country B, the least open (30 %), has the lowest rate (80/100,000). This suggests that greater integration may increase exposure to digital networks, creating more opportunities for cyber‑offenders. However, other factors—such as law‑enforcement capacity, internet penetration, and socio‑economic conditions—could also influence these figures. Therefore, while the data support a link between economic integration and cyber‑crime prevalence, the relationship is not solely causal.