Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
Johnson at Cornell University to celebrate its 64th commencement, May 28
On Saturday, May 28, Joe Thomas, the tenth dean of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, will congratulate the school’s newest graduates (nearly 500 MBAs and PhDs), ask them to reflect on their experiences at Johnson and encourage them to do well by doing good as they further their careers. The 2011 […]
Middle East expert, Dan Senor, provides unique insights into the economy of Israel
Johnson guest, Dan Senor, author, geopolitical expert, investor, and adjunct senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations delivered a talk entitled “Start up nation: The story of Israel’s economic miracle,” and signed books of the same title at Cornell on May 2. Published in over 15 languages, Senor’s book has attracted a range of […]
Johnson’s Dean Joe Thomas discusses ethics, sustainability and the imperative to go global with the Economic Times of India
Joe Thomas, dean of Johnson at Cornell University recently met with the Economic Times of India while visiting locations throughout that country. He discussed the imperative of MBA programs to provide a moral and ethical compass for students and for today’s businesses to grow around a sustainable, contributing model. He also spoke of the need and MBA […]
Johnson’s Andrew Karolyi honored by the Eastern Finance Association (EFA)
Johnson’s Andrew Karolyi, professor of finance and co-academic director for the Emerging Markets Institute, delivered the keynote speech at the annual meeting of the Eastern Finance Association (EFA), in Savannah Georgia on Friday, April 15. He also received the “Distinguished Scholars Award” in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of finance. Approximately 280 faculty from around the world attended […]
While facing many challenges, emerging markets can often recover from turmoil faster than developed economies, says Eswar Prasad
Emerging Markets Institute’s inaugural Fellow discusses the “decoupling” between the business cycles of advanced and emerging economies with audience at Johnson Up until now, the United States and other advanced economies have set the stage for the global economic climate. According to Eswar Prasad, Johnson Emerging Markets Institute’s (EMI) inaugural fellow and senior professor of International Trade Policy at Cornell, this relationship […]
Johnson’s Emerging Markets Institute (EMI) presents discussion with its first Fellow
Johnson’s new Emerging Markets Institute (EMI) will celebrate its founding through a unique discussion with its first Fellow, Professor Eswar Prasad of Cornell University, Thursday, March 3 in room B09 of Sage Hall from 4:15 to 5:15 pm. Andrew Karolyi , co-academic director of EMI and professor of Finance at Johnson will talk with Prasad about “Emerging Markets in the New World […]
Johnson’s Emerging Markets Institute to offer a fascinating look at “Brazil – A pathway into the future” – March 4
The Emerging Markets Institute at Johnson will co-host a day-long conference, “Brazil – A pathway into the future,” featuring panels and keynotes on business and investment opportunities in the emerging market of Brazil, Friday, March 4 in the audtorium at the Statler Hotel Cornell’s campus. Panelists and keynotes will include business leaders from Brazil and Johnson […]
Johnson launches the Emerging Markets Institute (EMI)
New institute designed to increase school’s Global Education strategy & enhance cross-cultural economic development & understanding Johnson at Cornell University has announced the formation of the Emerging Markets Institute (EMI), which will act as a hub for emerging markets research and education. The formation of EMI aligns with Johnson’s vision to be a premier global business school […]