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.