Emerging Markets Institute
News, stories, and thought leadership related to the role of emerging markets in the global economy.
Sri Lanka’s Financial Crisis: Origins, Impact, and Next Steps
Raghav Nath, MBA ’22, examines Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, its root causes, and how it can improve its economic prospects and regain stability.
Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Russian Economy
Tony Tsao, MBA ’22 discusses the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Russian and global economy.
India’s Commitment to Infrastructure Development: The Next Great Growth Driver
Cornell Emerging Markets Institute Fellow Valmik Karam writes about India’s commitment of $1.4tn in infrastructure development over the next 25 years.
Tata Sons CFO Saurabh Agrawal on the Tata Group and the Growth of India
EMI Fellows Chris Kang, Matthew Jahnle, Mehmet Karakilinc, and Valmik Karam discuss Tata Sons CFO Saurabh Agrawal’s Leaders in Emerging Markets talk.
EMI Fellows Colombia Trek 2022: Good Food, Great People, and Unique Experiences
EMI Fellow Jeanette Xu, MBA ’22, reflects on her experience on the 2022 EMI Fellow Colombia Trek and working with students at Universidad de los Andes.
War in Ukraine and Its Impact on the Chinese Economy
Alicia García Herrero discusses the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Chinese economy, from rising energy prices to complying with sanctions.
In the Electric Vehicle Race, China is Coming First
Alicia García Herrero analyzes the EV manufacturing race and discusses how the EV sector could become the next bottleneck in the global supply chain.
Hybrid B2B-B2C Retail Models for E-Commerce Show Promise for Africa
Nandhini Narayanan, whose team placed second at the Emerging Markets Institute’s Corning Case Competition, discusses what she learned from the experience.
Asia’s Growth Consolidates in 2022, But with Major Risks
Alicia García Herrero discusses Asia’s 2022 growth prospects, noting COVID impacts, supply chain disruptions, and U.S.-China competition as key risks.