<h1>Emerging Economic Research: Digitalization, Climate Change, and Globalization's Influence on the Global South.</h1> The keynote address at the Maldives Monetary Authority's Research Conference discussed emerging areas in economic research, focusing on the Global South. Key areas include the impact of digitalization on economic models, climate change's effects on macroeconomic stability, the influence of globalization on the natural rate of interest, and shifts in consumption patterns due to digital financial platforms. The address emphasized the need for updated research methodologies to adapt to technological and environmental changes, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and advanced analytical tools in understanding these complex dynamics.