Emerging Markets Finance and Trade is recognized worldwide for the quality and timeliness of the research on emerging markets and economies. The journal publishes empirical papers with significant implications for policymakers, managers, financial institutions, corporations, and other key stakeholders. Fields covered by Emerging Markets Finance and Trade include economics, finance, international business, and international relations. The journal also publishes studies comparing and contrasting the experience of emerging economies and markets with those of developing or advanced economies and drawing policy lessons, and interdisciplinary research on political economy, geopolitical issues, behavioral finance, international institutions and other related areas. The journal does not have any certain country coverage or geographic location preference. The journal is sponsored by the Society for the Study of Emerging Markets, which was founded to promote research and publication about emerging market economies and to provide a way for academics, policy makers, and members of the business community to exchange views and share information and research about emerging markets. The Society also cooperates with its regional affiliates and allied organizations in other countries to promote its objectives, and holds international meetings and conferences that are devoted to issues relevant to emerging markets, many organized in cooperation with leading universities and research institutions as well as with regional partners. Membership in the Society is open to all individuals who share its objectives. For information about holding international meetings and conferences, as well as membership in the Society and member benefits, please contact the Editor at akutan@siue.edu and also visit the website at: http://www.emergingecons.org/index.html