Global Development & International Business
Sharing news and stories about our expertise in globalization and international business.

The Intersection of AI and Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges
AI and machine learning have transformed industries worldwide. Their adoption could significantly influence the futures of emerging markets.

Practically Improving the World Through Public Policy and Entrepreneurship
PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Grady Raines reveals hidden hurdles and the role of family in promoting female entrepreneurship.

Protecting Livestock and Livelihoods
Cornell dissertations launch a long-term data and economics project to predict and prevent livestock loss and reduce poverty among African herders.

Dirty Cooking Fuels Pose Major Threat to Infants in India
Dyson School professors Basu and Chau quantify the impact of cooking fuel choice on indoor air pollution and early childhood mortality in India.

What Investors Should Learn from the Fall of Edtech Unicorn Byju’s
As global investors look at edtech in emerging markets, the promise of doing good while making money is jeopardized by a cautionary tale about Byju’s.

Trade Titans: The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on Global Economics
US-China trade tensions are restructuring global economics, driving supply chain shifts, and prompting scrutiny of European tech investment.

Small stock trades can predict big market changes
Using a metric developed by a research team led by Maureen O’Hara, professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, it was determined that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility.

Insights on Entrepreneurship and Emerging Markets from Former President of Colombia
Iván Duque, president of Colombia 2018-22, visited Cornell Tech and inspired students with insights on entrepreneurship and emerging markets.

Former Colombian President Tells Grads to Tackle ‘Liberty Deficit’
Iván Duque, president of Colombia 2018-22, spoke at the Emerging Markets Institute fellows graduation ceremony May 24 in Sage Hall.