The Private Sector in Emerging Markets

3-0-3 units · Graduate

Investigates the role of the private sector in emerging markets, highlighting how solving market failures can improve overall welfare. Covers constraints faced by firms in developing economies: contract enforcement, corruption, political risk, human rights, IP, and infrastructure. Uses case studies to discuss successful firms and innovative solutions to these constraints, including public-private partnerships, the role of technology, the role of finance, and impact investing.