Emerging Markets Index: Dr. Goldberg on the Importance of Cities

MasterCard Worldwide Centers of Commerce released its Emerging Markets Index on October 23, 2008, ranking the world's regions of increasing economic growth. The Index provides valuable insights into the 65 leading cities driving growth within over 30 emerging markets.

In this video Dr. Michael Goldberg, Worldwide Centers of Commerce Chairman, discusses the importance of cities instead of nations in the Emerging Markets Index. He noted 2006 was a watershed year in that more people lived in cities than outside and cities are where economic decisions are made.

View the complete 2008 Emerging Markets Index at:
http://www.mastercardworldwide.com/insights?CMP=OTC-MC.US.EMIVID2

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