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. Theory papers that propose to enhance emerging market issues are welcome conditional on these papers supported by strong practical applications.