Research

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.” […]

Global Latinas, as part of the solution of Latin America’s social issues

Latin American multinationals from Mexico to Brazil felt and feel the need to engage with their communities and societies. by Lourdes Casanova, Senior Lecturer of Management and Academic Director of […]

Accessing the Inaccessible

Healthcare and Internet access are becoming increasingly intertwined in China. by Sydney Gehrking, MHA ’17, EMI Fellow The countryside zipped by at lightning speed as I watched from the comfort […]

A Reflection of China through the eyes of a Global Citizen

The China Trek has allowed me to have a better understanding how China has grown into this global power from company visits and personally witnessing the vibrancy within the economy. […]

How are tech-driven companies contributing to China’s economic outlook?

I had always been under the impression that China’s economy was mainly focused on exports. However, upon arriving in Beijing during an MBA trek this January, I had a closer […]

Fed rate hike: What’s next for emerging markets?

The first rate rise in nearly a decade happened mid-December 2015. Fed raised interest rates by 0.25%, given the U.S. economic outlook. But what does this rate rise mean for […]