Emerging Markets Institute
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
The Awakening of an Island Frozen in Time Could Cuba’s new economic development affect neighboring economies in the long term?
Cuba is poised to rapidly expand its economy once diplomatic relations have been restored with the United States. How should its neighbors react? by Francisco Jose Robles Cedeno, MBA ‘15 […]
Are Jim O’Neil’s BRIC predictions turning out to be true? Analytical study to compare Jim O’Neil’s prediction on macroeconomic indicators with the actuals from the last 15 years.
A MBA student tests Jim O’Neil’s 2003 predictions about the growth of BRIC economies and concludes O’Neil was too conservative. by Jivesh Govil, MBA ’15 Jim O’Neil, retiring chairman of […]
The Globalization of Chinese Companies: A case study of the Fosun Group – Knowledge of the Chinese Market Has Enabled Significant Investments in Private Equity
The Fosun Group is leading the way for Chinese investments in private equity. by Faye Zou, MBA ’15 The Market China is currently number 2 in the world in terms […]
How a Successful Entrepreneurial Spirit Can Be Mirrored at Country Level
An interview with Humberto Ribeiro, former Brazilian Secretary of Commerce and Services reveals how entrepreneurial spirit can be mirrored at the country level. by Larissa Wecshler, MBA ’15 Humberto Luiz Ribeiro is a […]
The Venezuela Economic Miracle: A Realistic or Unachievable Dream?
In order to achieve prosperity, Venezuela must change economic policy, fiscal policy, be more business friendly, liberalize the labor market, promote exports, and strengthen democratic institutions. by Leonardo Pozzobon, MBA […]
Bulgaria as an Investment Location Interview with Ivo Konstantibov, Commercial Counselor and Trade Attache Bulgarian Embassy, Washington, DC
Bulgaria anticipates incremental growth, particularly in the IT sector, and has benefited from accession into the European Union. by Krasina Koleva, MBA ’15 Overview: Bulgaria is a small country located […]
Tales of a Corporate Idealist
Christine Bader, author of The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil, delivers 2015 Day Family Ethics Lecture at Johnson by Jay Wrolstad Corporations can and will do the […]
Experience Emerging Markets at Johnson: NBA 5760 The International Consulting Practicum With an interview of Samir Somaiya, BS ’90, MS ’92, MBA ’93, Chairman and Managing Director of Godavari Bio-refineries Limited
An Indian alumnus shares his thoughts for succeeding in business – be dynamic, keep innovating and be happy. If you are interested in emerging markets, the International consulting practicum class, […]
The Dollar Trap: How the U.S. Dollar Tightened Its Grip On Global Finance
Prasad maintains that the global financial crisis has actually strengthened the U.S. dollar’s prominence and made it the most sought-after currency. He explained this in a Chats in the Stacks […]