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This week, the U.S. government scored a victory before the WTO against restrictive Chinese trade practices, but it should not assume that legal action alone is enough to secure open-access to resources necessary for continued economic growth and prosperity. ]]> http://www.milkeninstitute.org/newsroom/newsroom.taf?function=currencyofideas&blogID=390 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:17:11 -0700
Does economic justice have to deprive one group to serve another? Are we willing to do something meaningful about the ongoing polarization of our society -- and if so, can we do it in a way that won't hinder growth? ]]> http://www.milkeninstitute.org/newsroom/newsroom.taf?function=currencyofideas&blogID=389 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:58:04 -0700
A look at recent years' data on how the genders are faring in the workplace - and what trends to expect. ]]> http://www.milkeninstitute.org/newsroom/newsroom.taf?function=currencyofideas&blogID=388 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:14:14 -0700
No matter how you count the projected jobs, this project has huge upside potential, not only for California but for the nation. ]]> http://www.milkeninstitute.org/newsroom/newsroom.taf?function=currencyofideas&blogID=386 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:01:44 -0700
"Emerging economies failed to decouple when the financial crisis hit the U.S. in 2008. This time around, the U.S. economy is decoupling from the Europe -- but the outlook is not entirely rosy." ]]> http://www.milkeninstitute.org/newsroom/newsroom.taf?function=currencyofideas&blogID=387 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:46:18 -0700
A look at the greatest international issue that should shape electoral politics. But will it? ]]> http://www.milkeninstitute.org/newsroom/newsroom.taf?function=currencyofideas&blogID=385 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:19:12 -0700
As we begin the New Year, here are 12 economic and financial signs to watch to guide investors. ]]> http://www.milkeninstitute.org/newsroom/newsroom.taf?function=currencyofideas&blogID=384 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:44:57 -0700