ABSTRACT

Through this chapter, the student will be exposed to:

Characterization of the emerging economies’ specifics

Identification of their comparative advantages in foreign trade, direct, and portfolio investments

Formulation of the possible investment risk and the mechanisms for its minimization

Explanation of the business climate differences between the regions of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America

Analysis of the current trends and the development perspectives in the era of globalization

Assessment of the interaction of the emerging economies with the world market.