Homi Kharas
Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Co-Founder of the World Data Lab. Focuses on developing economies and the emergence of the middle class.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 28min
Where middle class growth and small business meet
Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow at Brookings and co-founder of the World Data Lab, joins Shamina Singh, founder of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, to discuss the booming global middle class and its impact on small businesses. They explore how small enterprises are vital for economic growth and job creation, alongside the challenges faced by 'strivers' in emerging markets. The duo highlights the importance of digital inclusion, e-commerce, and AI in empowering small businesses, ensuring they thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Oct 11, 2023 • 41min
Forward Thinking on the existential issues facing the middle classes in every country with Homi Kharas
Homi Kharas, senior fellow at Brookings Institution, discusses the changing character of the world's middle class and its impact on shaping the world. He also explores the implications of becoming middle class, the role of the middle class in climate change, and the potential effects of AI on this socio-economic group.
