Speaker's Biography:
Perry Wong
Senior Managing Economist, Milken Institute
Perry Wong is a Senior Managing Economist in the Regional Economics group at the Milken Institute. He is an expert on regional economics, development and econometric forecasting, and specializes in analyzing the structure, industry mix, development and public policies of regional economies. Wong designs, manages and performs research on labor and work force issues, the relationship between technology and economic development, and trade and industry, with a focus on policy development and implementation of economic policy in both leading and disadvantaged regions. He is actively involved in projects aimed at increasing access to technology and regional economic development in California and the American Midwest. His work extends to the international arena, where he is involved in regional economic development in southern China, Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia. Prior to joining the Institute, Wong was a senior economist and director of regional forecasting at Global Insight Inc. He received a master's degree in economics from Temple University and completed all the coursework for his Ph.D.
Panel:
Alternative Energy: Seizing the Moment to Secure California's Future
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