Emerging Markets Institute
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
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.
Spring trek combines Asian culture, real estate, and infrastructure
Emile Schachter, MPS-RE ’20 (Baker), reflects on Asian culture, economics, and the real estate market after his trek to Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Japan-Korea trek focuses on business strategy in wines and spirits
Students in Johnson’s residential MBA programs traveled to Japan and Korea, identifying international business opportunities in wine and spirits.
COVID-19’s impact on India
EMI intern Srishti Mutha explains COVID-19s impact on the well-being of thousands of people, education, the economy, and the environment in India.
How has the lockdown crisis affected startup financing?
Manisha Barnwal, MBA ’20 and founder of a seed-funded startup, discusses the impact of the lockdown crisis on startup financing globally.
Open for business: China’s financial liberalization
MBA students show how financial liberalization contributed to China’s position as the second largest economy in the world.