This paper analyzes alternative models for emerging sovereign ratings. Although a small number of economic fundamentals explain ratings reasonably well, variations in those economic fundamentals are themselves explained by a small number of world factors. On the other hand, global financial...

The growth prospects of new and old emerging markets -- Are emerging stock markets less efficient? : a survey of empirical literature -- How "normal" are emerging market returns? -- Emerging markets exposure : equities or hedge funds? -- Equity returns in emerging markets : prospects for the...