Emerging Markets : Performance, Analysis and Innovation

This noteworthy collection sheds some light on what lies ahead for worldwide emerging markets with the most up-to-date research from academics and practitioners. It addresses business cycles, equity returns, regulations, corporate governance, corruption, and more in various international markets. The book offers a rare glimpse into the growing markets of the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. It examines the performance of Latin American, Indian, and Asian markets over time and compares their risk. The book also investigates Balkan economics, including the trade flows and volatility of these transition countries in Europe.

Although emerging market economies consist of 50% of the global population, they are relatively unknown. Filling this knowledge gap, Emerging Markets: Performance, Analysis and Innovation compiles the latest research by noteworthy academics and money managers from around the world. With a focus on both traditional emerging markets and new areas, such as the Balkan, Middle East, and North African regions, it looks at how these markets can serve as drivers of portfolios and a significant force over the long term.

This noteworthy collection sheds some light on what lies ahead for emerging markets with the most up-to-date research from academics and practitioners. It covers general issues in emerging markets and provides in-depth studies of regional markets experiencing transition, including the European Union, Latin America, and the Middle East. The book also explores Asian and Indian markets as well as financial instruments, such as bonds and funds, relative to these markets. It concludes with chapters on regulations, corporate governance, and corruption.