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The rise of the BRICS and their challenge to the G7

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  • Golam Mostafa
  • Monowar Mahmood

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Purpose - – This paper attempts to assess the economic growth prospects of the BRICS countries and their potential ability to challenge and overtake the G7 countries. Specifically, the purpose of this paper is to answer the following question: Do the BRICS represent a tangible economic threat to surpass the G7, and if so, how? Design/methodology/approach - – The authors adopt a qualitative research method based on secondary data sources, such as journal publications, reports published by international organizations, and newspaper and magazine articles. Data from these different sources is compiled and presented in tabular form to provide logical support to the arguments. Findings - – Based on the data analysis, the authors conclude that the BRICS have the potential to overtake the G7 in the long run. However, this objective is not likely to be as easy as presumed by economists, since a number of factors and uncertainties may deter the growing economic power and influence of the BRICS. Originality/value - – At present, there is hardly any study or research in the available literature that compares these two blocs of countries. Hence, this comparative study will contribute significantly toward the advancement of future comparative economic studies.

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  • Golam Mostafa & Monowar Mahmood, 2015. "The rise of the BRICS and their challenge to the G7," International Journal of Emerging Markets, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 10(1), pages 156-170, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijoemp:ijoem-07-2012-0063
    DOI: 10.1108/IJOEM-07-2012-0063
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    Cited by:

    1. Tanzim Ahmed & Farhat Lamisha, 2023. "Future Challenges of Brics in the Context of the Russian- Ukraine War," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(8), pages 1701-1712, August.
    2. Younis, Ijaz & Shah, Waheed Ullah & Hkiri, Besma & Qureshi, Fiza & Longsheng, Cheng, 2023. "Risk co-movements and portfolio strategies between energy, gold and BRICS markets," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 82(C).

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    BRIC; Emerging economies; G7;
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