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Countries and companies in those countries can be categorized as being in developed, emerging or frontier markets. Generally, emerging market countries offer higher return with higher risk relative to developed market countries and are usually considered more stable than frontier markets. Emerging market countries are identified by market index providers and are defined by various characteristics.

The index provider MSCI provides a list of emerging market countries, www.msci.com/emerging-markets

Go to the NYU Business Library's Economics & Statistics section for links to useful resources including links to useful resources including links to the following suggested resources:

FitchConnect: Formerly called BMI Research, FitchConnect contains proprietary data, rankings, ratings and forecasts for many countries and industries.  The research features country risk, financial market analysis and industry research.  Currently FitchConnect is only accessible when on campus or via NYU VPN.

Emerging Markets Information Service (EMIS): Provides country, company, and industry information covering 80 emerging markets in Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. 

EIU Country Risk Service:  Provides reports on 100 emerging markets. Update frequency: Monthly.

Islamic Finance Information Service: Provides information on the Sharia compliant industry participants.