Author:  S. Salman Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Gold has long been positioned as a safe-haven asset, widely trusted during periods of financial instability, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty. Traditional financial theory assumes that gold retains or increases its value when other assets decline. However, recent developments in emerging markets—particularly shifts in reserve strategies, liquidity needs, and currency pressures—have raised important questi

Author: Habib Hassan Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Discussions about sustainable development, inequality, and economic stability in the Global South now focus on corporate governance and accountability. In the last ten years, the rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agendas, as well as the rapid financialisation and digitalisation of the world, have put new demands on businesses in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. However, corpor

As emerging markets consolidate their role in global economic, social, and technological transformation, their managers increasingly operate across borders, navigating diverse regulatory systems, cultural expectations, and institutional pressures. This article examines how cultural capital—understood through Pierre Bourdieu’s typology of embodied, objectified, and institutionalized forms—shapes management practices for firms and leaders originating from emerging markets. By i

Author:   Aibek Karimov Affiliation:   Independent Researcher Abstract Innovation increasingly defines the competitive strength of nations, industries, and firms. Yet behind every breakthrough idea, there is a fundamental requirement that determines whether innovation flourishes or fades: financing. Venture capital (VC) has become one of the most prominent and influential mechanisms used worldwide to fund early-stage and high-growth technological innovation. It supports start