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Best-Performing Cities 2016

5 Jun 2016

Which factors are determining the divergence in economic performance of metropolitan areas around the nation? Why are some areas thriving while others fall back? The Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities index provides an objective...

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A Golden Opportunity With China: How California Can Become an Even Bigger Destination for Chinese Foreign Investment

12 May 2016

Since embarking on its era of economic growth and expansion in 1979, China has played an increasingly large role in the global economy and now ranks as the world’s second-largest economy. California—itself the world’s eighth-largest economy...

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Kevin Klowden and Matt Horton

12 May 2016

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Best-Performing Cities 2015

7 Dec 2015

The Milken Institute's annual "Best-Performing Cities" index reveals that technology continues to power America's most dynamic cities. The Top 3 metros all have thriving tech centers: San Jose is No. 1, rising three spots from last year...

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California's Infrastructure Convergence: Aligning Development and Human Capital Investments

7 Dec 2015

California’s dynamic and evolving economy depends on the careful upkeep and long-term investment in our state’s infrastructure. Physical infrastructure — our highways, waterways, energy grid and public facilities — are an indispensable...

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California’s IT Supply Chain: Fixing the Broken Links in Technology Procurement

12 Nov 2015

Technology plays a vital role in how well government does its job. Whether it involves the digitization of paper records, renewal of driver’s licenses online, or even ensuring that power outlets work properly, government agencies at every...

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Kevin Klowden and Jason Barrett

12 Nov 2015

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Best-Performing Cities China 2015

11 Sep 2015

Which cities in China have the most dynamic economies and why? The Milken Institute's inaugural Best-Performing Cities China Report, unveiled today at a press briefing in the Sofitel Wanda Beijing Hotel, identifies the urban areas with the...

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The Milken Institute Launches Inaugural Best-Performing Cities China Report

11 Sep 2015

BEIJING – Which cities in China have the most dynamic economies and why? The Milken Institute’s inaugural Best-Performing Cities China Report, unveiled today at a press briefing in the Sofitel Wanda Beijing Hotel, identifies the urban areas...

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California Summit: Final Takeaways From a Meeting of the Minds

14 Apr 2015

The Milken Institute Summit - California brought together key members of the state's business and policy leadership to forge partnerships and devise solutions to address the state's biggest challenges. This invitation-only event, hosted by...

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Open Data in California: Why the State Needs a Unified Strategy for Public Information

13 Mar 2015

For as long as there have been governments, there has been government data. From census information to climate statistics, governments all over the world have been collecting data from all corners to help them perform all manner of...

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An Economic Road Map for Kern County

9 Mar 2015

California boasts one the biggest economies in the world, yet is considered challenging for doing business. But strategically-located Kern County has proven to be an exception. Marked by its streamlined business permitting process, an...

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Priscilla Hamilton, Kristen Keough, Minoli Ratnatunga, and Perry Wong

9 Mar 2015

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