### Question
How does the law define emerging market?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1737*, **emerging market** is defined as:

> any country that the Secretary determines—


(A) is taking steps toward a market-oriented economy through the food, agriculture, or rural business sectors of the economy of the country

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1737*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 40-HALOGETON GLOMERATUS CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER V-FARMER-TO-FARMER PROGRAM**

