Breaking into the consumer class

The transition into the middle classes is a major growth catalyst in emerging markets, but the population shift will take time to unfold. Mark Yockey, and Charles-Henri Hamker, portfolio managers on the global equity team at Artisan Partners, explain

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The transition into the middle classes is a major growth catalyst in emerging markets, but the population shift will take time to unfold. Mark Yockey, and Charles-Henri Hamker, portfolio managers on the global equity team at Artisan Partners, explain

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