Emerging Markets Institute
Israel Trek 2023: Startup Nation
EMI Fellow Jonathan Li, MBA ’23, discusses his experience on the Johnson MBA trek to Israel to learn about the country’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Is Equity Market Liberalization Beneficial?
Economics PhD student Wentong Chen discusses her research on the effects of equity market liberalization, aided by an Emerging Markets Institute grant.
Investing in Impact: Paul Kavuma is a champion of Africa’s economic resilience
Paul Kavuma, MBA ’93, inaugural recipient of the Emerging Markets Institute Cañizares Alumni Award, discusses opportunities in post-COVID Africa.
Public Policy in India’s Thriving Venture Capital and Private Equity Industry
Archish Mittal, MBA ’23, discusses the intertwined nature of private and public sector global investments and India’s growth as a global investment hub.
Agricultural Value Chains, Contract Farming, and Rural Development
Molly Ingram, PhD ’25 (Economics), discusses her research on the impacts of contract farming in emerging markets.
The Impact of Firm Names on Public Perception and Performance
Grady Raines, PhD ’26, discusses his team’s research on the impact of symbols in Latin American firm names and firm names’ impact on performance.
Reflections on the 2022 Cornell Johnson MBA Israel Trek
EMI Fellow Minwei Cao, MBA ’22, reflects on the 2022 Cornell Johnson MBA Israel Trek and the country’s vibrant technology and business sector.
The Potential for Rural Development in Turkey
Ezgi Yilmaz ’24 discusses rural Turkey’s huge economic potential and the case for support by international development organizations.
Does the Digital Yuan Mark the End of Commercial Banks, Established Players?
Four Johnson Cornell Tech MBA students examine the launch of China’s new digital currency, the e-yuan, and its implications.