Emerging Markets Institute

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

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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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 […]

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SC Johnson College

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.

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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.