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Ravi Ramamurti
Distinguished Professor of International Business and Strategy and Director, Center for Emerging Markets

Ravi Ramamurti in the Press

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Global power shift? Northeastern experts weigh in on China’s future in the world economy
Speakers sitting on stage in front of an audience for a fireside chat.

Global power shift? Northeastern experts weigh in on China’s future in the world economy

“We'll see both the U.S. and China having about 22%-23% of the world economy,” a Northeastern expert said at a discussion.
What is the ‘Six Kings Slam’? It’s the Saudis’ latest brand-building exercise, expert says
Daniil Medvedev serving the tennis ball in a match.

What is the ‘Six Kings Slam’? It’s the Saudis’ latest brand-building exercise, expert says

Riyadh Season’s ‘Six Kings Slam’ is not ‘a commercial venture — it’s a brand-building exercise,’ Ravi Ramamurti says.
From LIV Golf to Ronaldo and the ATP — will Saudi Arabia’s sports investments pay off? Business experts are doubtful.
A golfer hits a gold ball out of a sand pit during a tournament in Saudi Arabia.

From LIV Golf to Ronaldo and the ATP — will Saudi Arabia’s sports investments pay off? Business experts are doubtful.

Northeastern business experts question Saudi Arabia's investment strategies, citing common doubts surrounding global sports market ventures.
To deal with COVID-19, the US should look to countries in Asia and Africa
Medical worker in South Korea disinfects single-person COVID-19 testing facility

To deal with COVID-19, the US should look to countries in Asia and Africa

Compared to the US, some countries have experienced only a fraction of the number of COVID deaths relative to their population.
Multinational companies are seeking to diversify operations because of China’s trade war with the United States, says Northeastern trustee Spencer Fung

Multinational companies are seeking to diversify operations because of China’s trade war with the United States, says Northeastern trustee Spencer Fung

Spencer Fung, a Northeastern graduate and trustee, told a symposium on the Boston campus that companies around the world are seeking to expand their operations beyond China because of the country’s trade war with the United States. But moving operations to other countries is not easy, he warned.
Gandhi was born 149 years ago, and he is still missed

Gandhi was born 149 years ago, and he is still missed

Award-winning biographer and historian Ramachandra Guha gave two lectures on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the issues of modern-day India on Thursday at Northeastern. “Compare him with Churchill or de Gaulle or Roosevelt or Stalin," Guha said of Gandhi. "These other people, you couldn’t just go and talk with them."
Northeastern professor Ravi Ramamurti couldn’t find a good emerging markets program, so he built one

Northeastern professor Ravi Ramamurti couldn’t find a good emerging markets program, so he built one

Northeastern professor Ravi Ramamurti founded the Center for Emerging Markets in 2007. “We planted the flag here at Northeastern,” he said.
Emerging markets beyond the BRICs

Emerging markets beyond the BRICs

Northeastern hosted the sixth annual Emerging Markets Symposium, where experts examined the opportunities in BRIC economies in Africa beyond, as well as why Brazil’s growth has slowed.
Why emerging markets are slowing down

Why emerging markets are slowing down

Emerging markets are currently experiencing an economic slowdown, according to scholars and business leaders who spoke at the fifth annual Emerging Markets Symposium on Tuesday at Northeastern. They pointed to inflation, a sharp drop in currency, and a downturn in foreign investments as the prominent reasons for the financial slump. “These are not the go-go […]
Why reverse innovation will change the world

Why reverse innovation will change the world

Global business strategist Vijay Govindarajan said on Monday at Northeastern’s Presidential Speaker Series “Profiles in Innovation” that reverse innovation represents one of the biggest opportunities for corporate growth in America.