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Conduct research, organize a conference, create a start-up, participate in a service project, or pursue innovative projects that address pressing problems in Emerging Markets.
What We Do
The Center for Emerging Markets, founded in 2007, is a leading research hub on how private and public organizations can leverage emerging markets for the global good. It strives to integrate emerging markets into the education, research, and work experience of students. The Center for Emerging Markets regularly disseminates best practices to managers, policymakers, academics, and students.
Who We Are
The Center for Emerging Markets has over 70 faculty fellows from across Northeastern University, many of whom are thought leaders in their fields. It is guided by a distinguished external advisory board and maintains close ties with practitioners.
Advisory Board
We're guided by a distinguished advisory board consisting of senior executives who have years of experience in global business and emerging markets.
Faculty Fellows
With over 70 renowned faculty fellows at the Center for Emerging Markets, we're providing a solid foundation for cutting-edge, actionable research.
Upcoming Events
Jun 1Nardone Family Seminar: Event Space and Firm Value – Chinese Listed Firms in the US-China Trade War
Jane Lu, Chair Professor of the Department of Management at the City University of Hong Kong, will examine the impact of the recent US-China trade war on the market value of Chinese listed firms with a multidimensional view of “event space.”
Latest News
Center for Emerging Markets Faculty Fellow, Ravi Sarathy, interviewed by MIT Sloan Management Review
Center for Emerging Markets Faculty Fellows, Ravi Sarathy, spoke with Ted Kinni, senior contributing editor of MIT Sloan Management Review, about the state of blockchain, the applications that are most relevant now for large companies, and how their leaders can harness the technology before established and new competitors use it against them.
Srinivasan Family Awards for Student Projects in Emerging Markets
Made possible by a gift from the Srinivasan Family, the Center for Emerging Markets invited grant proposals from students at Northeastern University to conduct research, organize a conference, explore a startup idea, participate in a service-learning project, or pursue an innovative project that addresses pressing problems in emerging markets.
Center for Emerging Markets announces launch of the Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative
The launch of the Center for Emerging Markets Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative will create a groundbreaking package of programs that will expand and deepen the school's engagement with economic and business issues in India.
Nardone offers years of support to Center for Emerging Markets
A gift from David Nardone, DMSB'79/MBA'82, will keep the Nardone Family Seminar Series running in perpetuity.
Featured Videos
From our India Lecture Series to symposia and research conferences, we provide numerous opportunities for distinguished speakers to share their latest insights on emerging markets. Find more videos like these in our YouTube playlist.
Jack F. Perkowski on U.S.-China Relationship Going Forward
Spencer Fung on the Future of Global Supply Chain
Launch of the Vivek and Vandana Sharma India Initiative
Yasheng Huang on U.S. China Relations in a post COVID-19 World
Raghuram Rajan on India and the global economy
About the Director
Ravi Ramamurti, University Distinguished Professor and founding director of the Center for Emerging Markets, has published eight books on strategy and innovation in emerging markets and a number of award-winning articles on these topics. He was elected a fellow of the Academy of International Business (AIB) in 2008 and currently serves as Deputy Dean of the AIB Fellows.