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Optimizing the Food and Drug Administration’s Use of and Processes for Advisory Committees

The FasterCures team at the Milken Institute is honored to provide its response to the Request for Comments on Optimizing the Food and Drug Administration’s Use of and Processes for Advisory Committees; Public Meeting; Request for Comments...
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Esther Krofah

Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health
Esther Krofah is the executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. She has extensive experience managing efforts to unite diverse stakeholders to solve critical issues and achieve shared goals that improve patients’ lives.
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The Facts behind China’s Role in Mexico’s Wealth Production and the Value of US-Mexico Cooperation

On July 10, the Biden administration imposed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Mexico that contained metals smelted outside of North America, as reported in The New York Times. This step was a response to experts who, over the...
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Maggie Switek

Senior Director, Research
Maggie Switek, PhD, is a senior director on the research team at the Milken Institute. She heads all projects related to economic growth and opportunities across regions and communities in the US and abroad.
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The Shift to Remote and Hybrid Work Continues to Affect US Cities

As highlighted in our recent Best Performing Cities report, remote work remains the norm for many US workers almost four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (Figure 1). In early 2020, the possibility of working remotely...

With varying trends in remote work by region and industry, further insight into how remote work is solidifying itself in a post-pandemic economy is necessary to understand the performance of many US...

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MCAAD The American Dream Monthly: January 2024

In This Issue Studies Show... What We’re Seeing What We’re Reading This Month at MCAAD As we usher in January with hopeful hearts, all of us at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream are excited about what the year will bring...
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Rachel Goslins

Executive Director, Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Rachel Goslins is the executive director of the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD). Her distinguished career spans over 25 years of experience in the cultural sector, creative industries, social impact, and law.
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The American Dream Monthly: June 2024

In This Issue This Month at MCAAD What We’re Reading What We’re Watching Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter! As we step into the vibrant month ahead, we're embracing the spirit of triumph over adversity. With the celebration of...

Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter! As we step into the vibrant month ahead, we're embracing the spirit of triumph over adversity. With the celebration of Juneteenth, Pride, and Immigrant...

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The American Dream Monthly: April 2024

In This Issue What We’re Reading What We’re Seeing What We’re Hearing This Month at MCAAD As spring blossoms and the world awakens to vibrant colors, we look forward to celebrating a month filled with cultural richness and historical...

As spring blossoms and the world awakens to vibrant colors, we look forward to celebrating a month filled with cultural richness and historical significance. May 1 marks International Workers' Day, a...

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