REIMAGINING the EMERGING ECONOMIES.

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to address the future role of emerging economies in the global marketplace. The paper highlights current trends in the global market and the changing role of emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach - The paper discusses various perspectives on the role of emerging economies in a globalized world. The paper relies on recent debates on the state of the global economy and the changing positions of emerging economies in the world market. Findings - The paper devises six categories for today's emerging economies. These are: advancing player, reluctant player, repositioning player, the defender, chained player, and retreating player. These classifications set the stage for a thoughtful discussion on the potential roles of emerging economies in a world that is characterized by constant changes and alternating positions of major players. Originality/value - The paper provides unique perspectives on emerging economies, while refuting those who attempt to marginalize their roles in today's marketplace. It makes a powerful argument that in the era of globalization neither the developed world nor the emerging economies can lead without the other. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]