Emerging Markets Institute
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
The 5th Annual Global Strategy & Emerging Markets Conference
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Emerging Markets Institute (EMI), and the Cornell Institute for China Economic Research (CICER) welcome you to attend the 5th annual Global Strategy and […]
The Asian Century just arrived. Now get ready.
EMI undergraduate researcher, Michael Pocress ’21, explains events that led to the rise of Asia and how the continent may define future globalization.
Student perspective: One Africa
Olivier Tameze Rivas, MBA ’20, an Emerging Markets Institutes contributor, shares his views about growth possibilities for Africa.
Exploring history, culture, and health tech innovation in Israel
Shuhan Zhang, Johnson Cornell Tech MBA ’20, shares insights from an Israel trek and her experience participating in a health tech hackathon.
Experiencing the aftermath of Tunisia’s Jasmin Revolution
Guillaume Allard, MBA ’20, shares his experience in business development in Tunisia after the Arab Spring and the country’s move toward democracy.
Balancing economic, cultural, and public health concerns in Chinese wet markets
Students in the Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership program weigh the pros, cons, and potential enforcement of Chinese wet markets in this EMI reflection.
The CFA franc, a modern-day colonial system
Olivier Tameze-Rivas, MBA ’20, reflects on the current state of the CFA franc in Africa in this article for Johnson’s Emerging Markets Institute.
Informality, socioeconomic development, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and opportunities in Emerging Market Economies
Introduction Informal Employment (IE) is a deep structural socioeconomic issue embedded in all economies and countries worldwide. IE nurtures the informal economy, also known as the informal sector, encompassing all […]
A first-hand look at the African economy
Sophia Marseille, MBA ’20, shares insights about her trek to South Africa and Ghana, pinpointing entrepreneurship and brand strategy as growth opportunities.