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

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.

Financial inclusion a key component in winning pitch at EMI’s 2021 Case Competition
Team FletcherConneX, winners of the 2021 Corning Cornell Emerging Markets Institute Case Competition, reflect on their experience.

ESG pressure takes center stage at the 2021 Emerging Markets Institute conference
Emerging markets are making progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts but also face hurdles, including metrics and governance.

2021 Emerging Markets Research Day
The 2021 Emerging Markets Research Day will be held on Monday, 22 November 2021 from 8:00AM to 4:30PM in 701 Clark Hall. The Cornell S.C. Johnson College of Business Emerging […]

Gift Provides $1.8 Million to Emerging Markets Institute
Roberto Cañizares ’71, MBA ’74, and his wife Gail Cañizares supplement their continued advocacy for the SC Johnson College’s Emerging Markets Institute.

ESG performance in emerging markets: China at a crossroads
EMI research intern Juan Pablo Borda Kuhlmann analyzes China’s ESG potential, diving deep into its environmental, social, and governance policies.