This document discusses emerging markets and their economic development. It begins by defining emerging markets and listing some of the largest ones, including China and India. It then discusses how marketing must adapt to changing consumer needs during economic development. Several models of economic development are presented, followed by classifications of countries by level of development. Key factors in the growth of newly industrialized countries are outlined. The role of infrastructure and information technology in development is also examined. Characteristics and recent economic histories of some large emerging markets like Brazil, China, and India are provided. Finally, some of the challenges multinational companies face when marketing in emerging markets are summarized.