Emerging Markets Institute
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
How the health of a nation impacts GDP
EMI fellow Nicole Beck, MBA ’20, discusses the relationship between health and the economy, advocating for micro-insurance in emerging markets.
2020 Emerging Markets Theme Launch
The Emerging Markets Institute, Cornell Institute for China Economic Research, and SMART program, in collaboration with Cornell China Center, Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, and Tata Cornell Institute for […]
The top three most surprising facts about emerging market multinationals
Emerging Markets Institute research assistant Jennifer Wholey shares the most surprising things she has learned about emerging market multinationals.
EMI at the crossroads: Crisis, contagion, and community
The crisis, the specter of contagion, invited us to think anew and act boldly and bravely, with the imaginative work ahead. Let us emerge.
Emerging markets elective highlights teamwork and insight among EMBAs
David Wei Wu (EMBA Metro NY) shares what he learned about emerging markets—and his classmates—during a winter residential session elective course.
EMI’s China trek: Free enterprise, socialist goals, and a rich cultural heritage
Abhishek Banerjee, Two-Year MBA ’20, shares views and insights on China’s economy and society after his visit to the country.
Africa Trek: An eye-opening experience and first-hand look at market trends
Guillaume Allard, One-Year MBA ’20, shares insights into South Africa and Ghana gained during Johnson’s MBA student trek to Africa.
The impact of e-commerce: China versus the United States
EMI undergrad research assistant explains how Alibaba and Amazon compete with fast shipping and competitive prices to capture global retail.
Korea-Japan Trek: Learning about emerging markets and beyond
Hassan Ladhubhai shares insights and lessons learned from companies visited during his trek through Korea and Japan with other Johnson MBAs.