Best-Performing Cities

Best-Performing Cities China 2020

21 Dec 2020

The sixth edition of the Milken Institute’s “Best-Performing Cities China” report highlights Chinese cities’ economic performance at the prefecture level and above. It traces the key factors contributing to the exceptional economic success...

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Perry Wong

Managing Director, Research

Perry Wong is managing director, China at the Milken Institute. He specializes in analyzing the structure, industry mix, development, and public policies of a regional economy. His more recent work focuses on regional economic development in greater China and other parts of Asia.

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San Francisco Tops Milken Institute’s 2020 Ranking of Best-Performing Cities

25 Feb 2020

Four California metros rank in top-25, which also includes Provo, Austin, Reno, Boise, Seattle, and Dallas. LOS ANGELES, February 26, 2020—Propelled by its capacity for innovation, unparalleled ecosystem, and exceptionally strong wage...

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Geoffrey Baum

Research and Data Tools

Best-Performing Cities 2020: Where America’s Jobs Are Created and Sustained

17 Sep 2020

About Best-Performing Cities How did US regional economies perform recently? What are the key factors driving their growth and decline? The Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities series has tracked the economic performance of US metros...

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Report

Companies Rush to Go Private

29 Aug 2018

Private capital markets have become a favored alternative source of company financing. In addition, private equity firms have become more innovative in developing options for financing the growth of small and emerging firms, and converting...

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Research and Data Tools

Best-Performing Cities China 2018

24 Aug 2018

Since 2015, the Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities China series has used the latest and most comprehensive official data to track the economic performance of cities. Our analysis offers recommendations on improving performance, and...

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Research and Data Tools

Best-Performing Cities 2018: Where America’s Jobs Are Created

4 Sep 2018

The Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities U.S. index provides a way to measure which American metropolitan areas offer the greatest opportunities for prosperity and innovation across the nation. The BPC index measures each metro area’s...

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Research and Data Tools

Best-Performing Cities 2017: Where America’s Jobs are Created and Sustained

10 Jan 2018

The Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities U.S. index provides a way to measure which American metros offer the greatest opportunities for prosperity and innovation across the nation. The index measures metropolitan areas economic...

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News Release

Milken Institute Releases Index of Best-Performing Cities

9 Jan 2018

SANTA MONICA, January 10, 2018 – Provo-Orem, UT, with its robust high-tech sector and broad-based job and wage growth, is the Best-Performing City in the United States, according to the Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities 2017 Index...

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Research and Data Tools

Best-Performing Cities Europe

3 Dec 2017

The Milken Institute’s inaugural Best-Performing Cities Europe index provides a way to measure which European regions offer the greatest opportunities for prosperity across the continent. The ranking measures metropolitan areas economic...

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London Tops List of Best-Performing Cities in Europe

3 Dec 2017

LONDON, December 4, 2017 – Inner London-East, with its dynamic economy, flourishing information and communication technology sectors, and skilled international workforce is Europe’s Best-Performing City, according to the Milken Institute’s...

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