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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.