Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
From Crypto to CBDCs: Digital currency and the future of global finance
Global finance is nearing a tipping point as digital payments surge in emerging markets and CBDCs and stablecoins advance
Big Tech reliance can trap emerging economies
Nations can move from reliance on tech giants to digital sovereignty by fostering local innovation and unity.
Could learning about happiness improve economics education?
Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.
Factories, finance and human capital: Lessons from Southeast Asia
A Cornell MBA student travels through Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines to explore sustainability in emerging markets
At the helm: Johnson grad navigates a new era for Resolve Marine
Blending family legacy, innovation, and Cornell talent, Joseph Farrell III, MBA ’16, is tackling global maritime crises.
The rise and fall of Bolivia’s state-led growth model
Once a “socialist miracle,” Bolivia now faces historic inflation and gas shortages, exposing the risks of state-led growth.
Cookies that do more than satisfy a sweet tooth
Big Red Microenterprise students reflect on helping strengthen Via’s Cookies’ local market presence
The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems
New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.
Why fintechs are winning in Nigeria while telcos dominate elsewhere
African telecom companies have built thriving fintechs in East Africa. But they are struggling to grow in more competitive markets like Nigeria