Emerging Economy
Country moving from developing toward developed status.
Real World
Nike manufactures heavily in Vietnam, an emerging economy where rising incomes, a growing middle class, and improving infrastructure have made it both a low-cost production hub and an expanding consumer market.
Exam Focus
Identify both the opportunity (growth, low labour costs) and the risk (political instability, currency volatility) when evaluating emerging economy entry.
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