Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Lessons on Managing Risk in Emerging Markets


In recent years, as economies in developed countries have slipped and stagnated, a number of U.S. and other companies have sought to fuel growth by investing in emerging markets. There are many benefits to employing such a strategy: By and large, developing countries promise access to new, untapped markets; rising levels of consumption, driven by rapidly growing middle classes; and access to inexpensive labor and materials.

Indeed, with each passing year, the barriers to international trade are being whittled away. Common currencies, more-liberal trade agreements and enhanced communication and cooperation between countries have eased the process of finding lucrative new markets. The possibilities for expansion are immense.

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