Emerging Markets
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What Does Brexit Mean for Africa?
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On June 23, 2016, the British people voted in a referendum to withdraw from the European Union — a historic move that is still being processed today. “Brexit” not only impacts the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union, but also the rest of the world’s trade agreements with Britain.…
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Progress toward Digital Literacy and Inclusion in Emerging Markets
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In this digital age, the ubiquity of mobile Internet creates tremendous opportunities for individuals and communities. Success in unlocking social and economic opportunities requires that global communities foster inclusion by supporting individuals from disadvantaged communities to overcome literacy barriers and participate in the creation of mobile content and services.
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The US Manufacturing Industry’s Global Fight
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A new study confirms a resurgence of the US manufacturing industry in the last five years, primarily driven by a reduction in labor costs, depreciation of the US dollar, and reduction in domestic energy prices.
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Scaling Back Quantitative Easing: Domestic Recovery at a Foreign Cost
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Federal Reserve announcements about “tapering,” or reducing the level of quantitative easing, had significant negative impacts on financial asset prices in otherwise robust emerging market economies.
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Regulating Investments in Brazil: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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A Brazilian banking executive talks the business environment and overregulation in this up-and-coming nation.
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Something for a Rainy Day
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Low-income countries that can afford to be thrifty fare better during financial crises.