One of the major themes that will define the geopolitical, geo-military and geo-economic landscape over the coming years is the positioning for global power and leadership between the U.S. and China. My sense is that China’s vying for its...

I n recent years, global growth has been fueled by Asia’s rapid economic development, with China and India leading the way. China is poised to surpass the U.S. as the world’s largest economy, and India is expected to become the third...

Anyone focused exclusively on the bold headlines and market moves of 2018 can be forgiven for concluding that trade is doing more than just rattling markets. To some, these moves signal the demise of an economic framework based on trade and...

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...

Prosperity in conventional circles tends to refer to individual financial wealth and business success, which is where the system is failing us at the moment. I am a true believer in capitalism and have long held the belief that the capital...

The recent college admissions scandal has accomplished something positive: it has prompted people to talk in a more honest way about unequal access to education and other building blocks of prosperity. It starts with access to things such...

This paper sets out proposed administrative actions to reform the housing finance system in the absence of legislation. The goal is to build upon the progress that has been made toward a safer and more effective housing finance system with...

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...

Electronically submitted Paul Watkins, Director Office of Innovation Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [email protected] Dear Mr. Watkins: The Milken Institute would like to thank the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...

From spearheading the Affordable Care Act to opposing the legalization of euthanasia, Ezekiel Emanuel continues to make his mark in the world of health. He is a globally recognized oncologist and bioethicist, and author and contributor to...