![As a destination for direct foreign investment, China is rising— and the U.S. is falling Milken Institute ranks attractiveness for investment in 98 countries](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
As a destination for direct foreign investment, China is rising— and the U.S. is falling Milken Institute ranks attractiveness for investment in 98 countries
![Guiyang Named as 2016 Best-Performing City in China](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Guiyang Named as 2016 Best-Performing City in China
![Shenzhen Tops List of 2018 Best-Performing Cities in China](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Shenzhen Tops List of 2018 Best-Performing Cities in China
![Massachusetts leads U.S. in technology and science, Milken Institute index shows; Brain drain and budget cuts threaten many states' competitiveness, ability to create jobs](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Massachusetts leads U.S. in technology and science, Milken Institute index shows; Brain drain and budget cuts threaten many states' competitiveness, ability to create jobs
![Milken Institute and New Economy Strategies form alliance to help communities create technology-based growth](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Milken Institute and New Economy Strategies form alliance to help communities create technology-based growth
![Massachusetts, California, Colorado in best position to excel in New Economy, new Milken Institute survey finds](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Massachusetts, California, Colorado in best position to excel in New Economy, new Milken Institute survey finds
![Milken Institute, L.A. Economic Development Corp. to conduct comprehensive examination of the Los Angeles area economy](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Milken Institute, L.A. Economic Development Corp. to conduct comprehensive examination of the Los Angeles area economy
![California slips in national rankings of high-tech economies, according to Milken Institute study](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
California slips in national rankings of high-tech economies, according to Milken Institute study
![Silicon Valley continues to lead North American metros in strength of its high-tech industry, but growth in other regions shows integration across continent, says Milken Institute study](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Silicon Valley continues to lead North American metros in strength of its high-tech industry, but growth in other regions shows integration across continent, says Milken Institute study
![California losing manufacturing jobs, including high-tech, faster than nation as a whole, according to Milken Institute](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
California losing manufacturing jobs, including high-tech, faster than nation as a whole, according to Milken Institute
![Texas metros, led by No. 1 Austin, fill top ranks of 2009 Milken Institute Best Performing Cities Index; oil and gas sector, and avoidance of subprime mortgages, fuel their gains](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)
Texas metros, led by No. 1 Austin, fill top ranks of 2009 Milken Institute Best Performing Cities Index; oil and gas sector, and avoidance of subprime mortgages, fuel their gains
![Arizona needs to build on resources for high-tech job growth when recovery comes, according to Milken Institute](/themes/custom/milken_emulsify/images/default-search-thumbnail.png)