Emerging Markets Institute

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

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Insights on the UAE from an MBA student

Johnson UAE Trek Spring 2016 by Jonathan Jorge Swavely, MBA ’16 To be honest, I did not have very high expectations for this trip to begin with. Of all the […]

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Africa the Country: The Prejudice that is Hurting a Continent and Investors

Many people from the US and Europe tend to group the different countries of Africa into one generalized nation of Africa by David Matthew Breazzano, MBA ’16, EMI Fellow In […]

Rethinking Emerging Markets: Unwinding the Western Lens

While the last five years has been a difficult period for the emerging economies, there is no denying the seismic shift in the global economy of the 21st century, moving the […]

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A bright star in turbulent times

Investment in innovation, creation of new products, and diversification of its portfolio are some of the keys to AmBev’s success. by Lourdes Casanova, Senior Lecturer of Management and Academic Director […]

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The power of connectivity: what Colombia can teach us about IT in emerging markets

Technology can be a powerful tool in emerging markets. by Brian Liberatore, MBA ’16, EMI Fellow, Zuyao Mao, MBA ’16 and Laura Simion, MBA ’16, EMI Fellow Across from a […]

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Colombia’s future rests on the middle class

Johnson group helps small and medium businesses thrive at critical juncture for Colombia by Brian Liberatore, MBA ’16, EMI Fellow Colombians don’t have to look far to see the consequence […]

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Has Argentina Reached a Turning Point or will History Repeat Itself?

Argentina has reached a pivotal turning point after decades of economic instability, but will the recent shift toward a more conservative policy be enough to rebound the economy? by Matt […]

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Poland in 2016: At a Crossroads between Economic Liberalization and Renationalization

Poland at a crossroads as a newly elected government takes the reins. by Amanda B. Sieradzki, MBA ’16, EMI Fellow Poland finds itself at a crossroads in 2016 as a […]

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Tech Entrepreneurs: The New Merchant Class in the Iranian ‘Bazaar’

Understanding the Backdrop of Iranian Tech Entrepreneurship by Mehrdad Moghaddam, MBA ’17, EMI Fellow In Iran, there’s a popular saying along the lines of “Go and wake up your luck.” […]