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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

California Policy Summit 2020 Takeaways

18 Feb 2020

Quick Links California Trading Up: New Strategies for Trade Promotion» Entrepreneur Support and Small Business Creation » Resilient California Communities I: Accelerating Adaptive Buildings and Infrastructure » Resilient California...

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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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How federal ‘opportunity zone’ tax incentive can help California build an inclusive economy

29 Sep 2019

Judging by frequently quoted numbers, California’s economy is vibrant and its future is bright. In 2017, the state’s gross domestic product rose to nearly $2.8 trillion, making the California economy the fifth-largest in the world. But the...

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Matt Horton

Senior Advisor

Matt Horton is the director of state policy and initiatives for Accelerator for America and a senior advisor at the Milken Institute.

Tech Innovation Need Not Be 'Made in the USA'

13 Jun 2019

Lessons from California for Asian entrepreneurs and start-ups In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation need not be limited to one side of the Pacific Ocean. Advances are clearly happening all around the Pacific Rim. But Asia...

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Strategies for Growing Pittsburgh’s Media Cluster

11 Jun 2019

For decades, Pittsburgh has thrived as a regional entertainment media center, and as the setting for popular movies and television shows including Silence of the Lambs, Batman and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. The metro area has seen a total...

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2016 California Summit Review: An Action Plan for Growth and Innovation

5 Jun 2019

The Milken Institute’s fourth annual California Summit provided an opportunity to assemble prominent state leaders in business, policy, philanthropy, and academia to address the issues facing the world’s seventh-largest economy and one of...

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Kevin Klowden, Jason Barrett , Carlo De La Cruz, Matt Horton, Sindhu Kubendran, and Donald Markwardt

5 Jun 2019

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Rebuilding California's Trade Policy Infrastructure

12 May 2019

California is home to one of the largest and most vibrant economies in the world, with a gross domestic product in excess of $2.8 trillion, and is one of the top exporters in the United States. In 2018, the state exported $178 billion worth...

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Kevin Klowden and Michael Jarand

12 May 2019

Research and Data Tools

State Technology and Science Index 2018

11 Oct 2020

The State Technology and Science Index (STSI) measures states on their science and technology capabilities and broader commercialization ecosystems that contribute to firm expansion, high-skills job creation, and broad economic growth. It...

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New-to-Export 101 - Strengthening the Capacity of U.S. Regional Economies to Export Abroad

17 Sep 2020

In 2016, the Milken Institute launched New-to-Export 101, a program designed to increase the number of local manufacturers exporting their products abroad by simplifying the export experience and improving the delivery of export-enabling...