Morgan Stanley
June 28, 2026
America, Frontier Market
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This report draws parallels between early 19th-century America and modern emerging/frontier markets. It argues that the U.S. succeeded by navigating inherent volatility to build institutional credibility.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Early America functioned as a frontier economy characterized by volatility, debt, and institutional fragility, similar to modern emerging markets.
- 2.The U.S. successfully transitioned to a developed market not through stability, but by building credibility through managing crises and institutional development.
Table of Contents
- America, Frontier Market
- What I'm Reading This Week
- What We Are Watching This Week
- Disclosure Section
- Analyst Certification
- Global Research Conflict Management Policy
- Important Regulatory Disclosures on Subject Companies
- STOCK RATINGS
- Analyst Stock Ratings
- Analyst Industry Views
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Authors
Andrew Sheets
Themes
Frontier Market EvolutionHistorical Economic ParallelsInstitutional Credibility
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesJapanGermany
