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November 16, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Will aerospace rise again?
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Milken Institute
Industry leaders feel neglected and overlooked in California, panelists say.
November 15, 2012 at 05:15 PM
A framework for trade
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Milken Institute
California must invest in transportation infrastructure, politics notwithstanding
November 15, 2012 at 04:41 PM
How intelligent is your garage?
Appetite for smart car technology demands more from aging power grid.
November 15, 2012 at 04:16 PM
The innovation economy
Posted by
Melissa Bauman
Prominent Californians say state excels at innovation and must bolster education to continue.
November 15, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Filling the human capital pipeline
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Milken Institute
Expanded corporate role in public education advocated to deal with talent shortages.
November 15, 2012 at 02:29 PM
California agriculture ripe for innovation
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Milken Institute
Water is just one of the challenges facing the state's farmers.
November 15, 2012 at 02:25 PM
Housing is back
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Milken Institute
Real estate panelist: "In Silicon Valley, it looks like 2005 all over again."
November 15, 2012 at 02:23 PM
Beyond pensions and prisons
Posted by
Melissa Bauman
Panelists discuss remedies for state's financial woes
November 15, 2012 at 02:13 PM
Employment won't match peak until 2015, DeVol says
Posted by
Melissa Bauman
Employers are hiring, and joblessness is on the decline. But we're a long way from 15.2 million workers.
November 06, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Looking Forward: Post Election Issues
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Milken Institute
What are the most urgent issues that need to be addressed by the next Congress and President?
November 01, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Kiva and the micro-lending boom in California
Technology is speeding up capital access for small businesses -- and tiny ones that show promise.
October 26, 2012 at 03:04 PM
Should we impose even higher taxes on U.S. banks?
Posted by
James R. Barth
and
Nan (Annie) Zhang
A look at the tax rates nations impose on their banks and how the U.S. compares.
October 25, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Should big banks be broken up? A debate
Posted by
Daniel Gorfine , Julianne Brands
A discussion of issues surrounding Too Big To Fail banks: Are they good for the U.S. economy, or do they pose too great a risk? What's their role on the world stage?
October 24, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Good and bad news as big banks race to meet more stringent capital requirements
Basel III may make for healthier banks, but what about economies overall?
October 19, 2012 at 11:10 AM
MI-GU Hill Briefing: Global trade in services: The potential for greater liberalization and increased economic growth
Posted by
Daniel Gorfine , Joshua Nimmo
A discussion of the potential benefits of liberalization of international trade in the services sector.
October 18, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Drink this, not that -- Do calorie labels inspire healthy choices?
What do consumers do when faced with menus laden with delicious choices and nutritional data?
October 18, 2012 at 09:25 AM
Housing market kicks into high gear as starts and permits post huge gains in September
Are the positive numbers truly good news or merely a blip?
October 15, 2012 at 12:19 PM
The October 2012 jobs report and its meaning for California
How you define employment makes a big difference in what the jobs numbers mean.
October 15, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Celebrating Science: Making science cool
Science is critical to our future. How can we make it cool and encourage children to learn and explore the field?
October 10, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Wind power subsidies -- do they have to be all or nothing?
There is a more sensible way to move forward on federal wind policy.
October 09, 2012 at 02:12 PM
Celebrating Science: Continuing the fight against HIV
This is the first in a series of upcoming blogs highlighting key themes and outcomes from FasterCures’
Celebration of Science , which brought together over 1,000 scientists, educators, industry executives, policymakers, and patient advocates to celebrate the scientific achievements of the last 20 years and jumpstart a new wave of discovery.
September 27, 2012 at 04:13 PM
Solutions not challenges
The latest Presidential report on drug development and innovation is helpful, but it requires action.
September 24, 2012 at 10:50 AM
How QE3 impacts the young
Regardless of what QE3 might do for the economy at large, there's one group facing jeopardy. And it's not retirees.
September 20, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Can nuclear power compete as the electric grid requires greater flexibility?
Safety concerns and low natural gas prices are not the only obstacles.
September 20, 2012 at 01:20 PM
Science matters
Surprising and inspiring findings at our recent event in Washington, "A Celebration of Science." Read why it was the top trending topic on Twitter - and why there's both cause for optimism and an urgent need to support research.