Emerging Markets Institute
Insights from My Korea-Japan Trek: Innovation, Leadership, and Work Culture
Gino Arevalo Vergara shares insights from his trek to Korea and Japan, including international differences in business environments and work culture.
Restricting Trade for the Environment? Import Restrictions on Used Vehicles in China
Dyson’s Hui Zhou, PhD ’23, discusses her research on the impact of emission-based import restrictions on used vehicles in China.
Reinventing global value chains in uncertain times
Emerging markets benefit from greater engagement in global value chains but fear a loss of momentum in today’s complex and uncertain world.
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.