Emerging Markets Institute

News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.

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India’s Emerging Electric Vehicle Market

Government policies, demand, and new investments are fueling the EV market, but infrastructure gaps and high prices stand in the way.

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The Imperative of Social Development in Emerging Markets: India and Indonesia’s Cases

Explore how rapid growth in emerging markets often overlooks social issues such as poverty, deepening inequality and hindering development.

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The AI-Culture Synergy is Expanding Media in Emerging Markets

Global media platforms use AI and localization to expand into emerging markets while preserving cultural relevance and user trust.

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A New Paradigm of Trade and Development? Potential Effects of Trump’s Tariffs for Emerging Markets

International trade has been a growth engine for emerging markets in recent decades, but following the same path could be an obsolete strategy.

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India’s Aging Crisis: Emerging Markets Can’t Afford to Ignore Their Elders

With life expectancy on the rise, India faces an eldercare crisis—without the infrastructure or policies to address it.

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The Global Plasma Economy: A Multibillion-Dollar Industry

The global plasma industry is thriving. We discuss the role of emerging markets and the growth potential for industry leaders like Grifols.

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Pix and Progress: Democratizing Financial Services

Business analytics grad student considers whether a new payment system designed for financial inclusion in Brazil is actually widening inequality.

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How a Semiconductor Boom Can Help Malaysia Escape ‘Middle-Income Trap’

Can global tech giants help the nation reach high-income status? A business analytics student explains.

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Cruising Toward a Sustainable Future: Lessons from Havila Voyages

On Cornell’s trek to Norway, a cruise company stood out for embedding sustainability into strategy, offering lessons for emerging market economies.