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 On the Move: Adapting to a New Global Economy
In this special report, students from the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies analyze some of the more far-reaching changes affecting people and industries in Latin America.
The articles offer new perspectives on trends that will shape the coming year, including improvements in educational opportunities for lower- and middle-class Mexican students, the ways in which Brazil may, or may not, benefit from the 2014 World Cup, and Mexico's initiatives to promote sustainable housing.
The articles are part of the Lauder Global Business Insight program. For more articles about other regions of the World: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/papers/download/012611_Lauder_Global_Business_Insight.pdf
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Private Equity in Brazil: Entering a New Era
The relatively youthful Brazilian private equity (PE) industry has undergone an unprecedented expansion since 2004 as investors have donned their samba shoes and tested the rhythm of fund managers focused on this emerging world power. Over the past six years, the amount of capital committed to PE in the region has grown nearly sixfold -- reaching approximately US$28 billion today. The retail, IT, and industrial sectors have received the greatest share of interest. So what has drawn all this investor attention to Brazil?
http://www.wharton.universia.net/index.cfm?fa=viewArticle&id=2017&language=english
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Will For-profit Universities Solve the Access Problem in Mexican Higher Education?
Despite boasting one of the world's 15 largest economies and preferred access to the U.S. market, Mexico still struggles to meet some of its citizens' basic needs. Yet there is good news as well: Although 50% of Mexicans continue to endure some type of poverty, the historic wide gap between rich and poor has recently been narrowing, and an increasing number of young Mexicans are now demanding access to superior education.
http://www.wharton.universia.net/index.cfm?fa=viewArticle&id=2019&language=english
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From the Periphery to Prosperity: The Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup and the City of Salvador
Expected economic impact: R$183.2 billion (US$107 billion). Estimated new jobs: 710,000. Projected impact on tourism: R$9.4 billion (US$5.5 billion). As Brazil prepares to host the 2014 World Cup, the front pages of newspapers across the country offer stunning predictions that this World Cup will provide an incredible boost to the Brazilian economy. But will it? As seen with previous mega events, the huge investments required to host the event successfully do not always bring the expected economic returns or immediate increases in tourism.
http://www.wharton.universia.net/index.cfm?fa=viewArticle&id=2016&language=english
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Sustainable Housing: A Solution for Mexico
Political instability. Drug-related violence. Poverty. Global warming. Although Mexico faces seemingly insurmountable challenges, the current government is taking innovative action to address these issues. One particularly significant step forward can be seen in initiatives to promote sustainable housing development for those most in need.
http://www.wharton.universia.net/index.cfm?fa=viewArticle&id=2018&language=english
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Drug Trafficking, Violence and Mexico’s Economic Future
Mexico produces and distributes marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine to most of the world. Drug trafficking is a lucrative activity for the Mexican cartels, generating annual revenues of US$35 billion to US$45 billion, with a profit margin of approximately 80%. Given these numbers, many cartels use violence and intimidation to protect the profits they make producing and distributing drugs. What are the sources of increasing drug-related violence in Mexico and what is its economic impact, including direct and indirect costs? Finally, what has been the response of the global business community?
http://www.wharton.universia.net/index.cfm?fa=viewArticle&id=2015&language=english
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