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China�s Emerging Financial Markets: Challenges and Opportunities - new book from MIlken Institute

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:20:53 -0700

China has experienced more than thirty years of supercharged growth, aggressive reforms and a new level of integration with the world economy, but few Western observers fully grasp the sweeping changes that are under way. China�s Emerging Financial Markets: Challenges and Opportunities, the latest volume in the Milken Institute Series on Financial Innovation and Economic Growth published by Springer, is an indispensable tool for understanding the dynamics of China�s economy, the ongoing evolution of its financial system, its new role on the global stage and its future opportunities.

Feeding the world's hungry by using finance tools - New Financial Innovations Lab report

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:18:44 -0700

Global food assistance saves millions of lives every year, but millions more could be saved through innovation in funding, supply and delivery systems. Getting food to the most people with the fewest resources is a constant challenge for food-assistance agencies, but one that financial tools can help address, says a new report from the Milken Institute, Feeding the World�s Hungry: Fostering an Efficient and Responsive Food Access Pipeline.

Chairman Mike Milken, "Prosperity rests on human and social capital" in Financial Times

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:04:36 -0700

"Amid all the changes since I first went to Wall Street 40 years ago, basic investing principles have not changed at all. Attractive opportunities still await those who do careful research; capital structure still matters; and the best investor is a social scientist who analyses markets from both macro and micro views."

Today is the last day for early bird discount to State of the State

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:05:37 -0700

Early bird registration ends today (Sept 25) for the October 20 State of the State conference at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. If you care about California's real estate markets, budget process, jobs, innovation and investment - you should be there.

Frank Luntz at the Milken Institute on Sept 23rd - web cast live at 4:30 pm PT

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:59:02 -0700

If you can't make it to our forum today with Frank Luntz, the web cast will be available starting at 4:35 p.m. PT.

One of the most entertaining and informative speakers today, Luntz is as controversial as he is captivating. At this Forum, Luntz will discuss his latest book, What Americans Really Want � Really. His book uses polling in an attempt to answer questions such as: Do Americans care more about the Ten Commandments or the Bill of Rights? Is your nest egg larger or smaller than the average American's? Who deserves a raise first: our teachers, our troops, our police, our health-care workers, or someone else?

Senior Fellow Joel Kurtzman on cap-and-trade in Sept/Oct issue of Foreign Affairs

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:12:39 -0700

�Because taxes raise prices, and because emissions of carbon touch almost all aspects of the economy, taxes would increase costs for a broad spectrum of industries, potentially slowing down the economy. With market-based mechanisms, however, capital is transferred directly from one organization to another: one part of the economy is penalized, but another is rewarded. Whereas taxes tend to act as a brake on the economy, cap-and-trade programs simply slow old sectors of the economy while jump-starting growth in new ones. As that happens, the promise of green industries and green jobs starts to become a reality.�

August 26th Forum: The Future of Biofuels: Can This Green Energy Pay Off - And Save the Planet?

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:22:37 -0700

This Forum brings together a panel of biofuel experts to talk about the growth of this sector and its potential for creating a greener economy. They will discuss current energy trends, scientific advances, environmental impacts, regulatory constraints and the challenges and opportunities for investors and businesses. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.

Milken Institute interviews up online - Jim Barth on regulatory reform

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:57:17 -0700

We've put some of our interviews up online, something we'll be doing more frequently. Two new items include Senior Finance Fellow Jim Barth on regulatory reform and Senior Managing Economist Perry Wong on the state of California's manufacturing industry.

Sneak peek from upcoming Milken Institute Review - Where the New Deal Went Badly Wrong

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:17:50 -0700

Harold Cole of Penn and Lee Ohanian of UCLA argue that FDR's meddling with markets did more harm than good, lengthening the Great Depression by some seven years. "Indeed, the New Deal is best seen as a cautionary tale for those prepared to rush to regulate the economy."

Milken Institute Forum: Joseph Caldwell, July 29th

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:02:08 -0700

The Art of Storytelling with Author and Playwright Joseph Caldwell Wednesday, July 20, 2009 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Milken Institute With summer in full swing, this month's Milken Institute Forum serves up lighter fare, as novelist Joseph Caldwell makes a special appearance to discuss The Pig Comes to Dinner, the latest entry in his best-selling trilogy. This Forum will also be livecast on the Milken Institute's web site.

Milken Institute releases ranking of top 11 regions for life sciences

Tue, 19 May 2009 06:27:59 -0700

Jobs and economic growth are scarce these days, but Boston, Greater Philadelphia and Greater San Francisco continue to be the most successful regions at sustaining value in the life sciences � an industry prepared to weather the economic downturn and poised to benefit from federal policy and stimulus initiatives and future overall recovery, according to a new report from the Milken Institute. The Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Cluster 2009: An Economic and Comparative Assessment

FasterCures Announces Leadership Change as Organization Grows from an Innovative Idea to an Effective Reality

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:19:46 -0700

FasterCures/The Center for Accelerating Medical Solutions today announced that Margaret Anderson, currently Chief Operating Officer, will take on additional interim responsibilities in managing the organization, effective June 1, 2009. Greg Simon, President of FasterCures since its inception in 2003, will be leaving his post to join Pfizer Inc as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Policy.

Milken Institute Review Sneak Peek: Afghanistan's Bad Habit

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:25:43 -0700

The next issue of The Milken Institute Review will be out in a couple of weeks. Get a head start on our widely read economic quarterly with this selection on the economics of the opium trade in Afghanistan.

U.S. bailout tallied at $9.9 trillion

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:44:47 -0700

Milken Institute Update on tally of U.S. Bailout - total cost $9,893,284,000. See Milken Institute tracking and breakdown. Our methodology accounts for upper limits of authorized spending and weeds out any double-count of spending that crosses one or more programs. See the breakdown here.

Milken Institute calculates Chevron�s economic impact on California at $9.2 billion

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:18:31 -0700

To better understand the importance of California-based companies and their ripple effect on the state�s economy, the Milken Institute analyzed the economic footprint of California�s largest Fortune 500 Company, Chevron Corporation.

Milken Institute Review editor Peter Passell releases his new book, "Where to Put Your Money Now."

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:03:41 -0700

With the familiar mix of wit and wisdom you find in the quarterly Review, Peter addresses not only what has occurred on Wall Street and in your investment accounts, but how to best examine the current risk and manage what you have to meet your needs. Visit Peter's website at www.peterpassell.com

New Milken Institute China Indicators (RPI and IPO)

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:47:12 -0700

RPI shows first month-to-month decline in eight years and IPO Indicator stabilizes in December and January; still no IPOs

Milken Institute is now on Facebook

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:40:09 -0700

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Milken Institute Senior Fellow Joel Kurtzman on stimulus and the smart grid (CNNMoney.com)

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:08:40 -0700

Today - Milken Institute Forum and Webcast: California's Stem Cell Initiative

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:21:54 -0700

California's Stem Cell Initiative: Mapping the New Frontier of Medicine Dr. Alan Trounson, president of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), addresses California's promise and progress in stem cell research. Thursday, January 22, 2009 4:35 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PST

New Milken Institute Review

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:45:30 -0700

Our first edition for 2009 tackles financial regulation, the impact of financial derivatives, baby boomers' retirement savings or lack thereof, the trouble with Africa's democracies and President Obama's dilemma of campaign anti-trade rhetoric.

Sneak Preview from the upcoming edition of the Milken Institute Review.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:43:44 -0700

Financial Regulation: An Agenda for Reform By Larry White "...Wall Street�s collective memory is both short and undependable, and significant structural changes are still plainly needed."

2009 Global Conference early registration ends January 19th

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:54:14 -0700

The 2009 Global Conference is already drawing unprecedented interest, and we anticipate an early sellout. We urge you to register by January 16 to take advantage of the early discount rate.

Join us in Los Angeles April 27-29, 2009, as many of the world's most knowledgeable and influential leaders gather for the 12th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference.

Chinese IPO market comes to screeching halt

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:15:44 -0700

The Chinese IPO market came to a halt in October and November. In the two months, no new companies went public on the nation�s stock markets.

The IPO Indicator declined 16 percent, from 157.1 in September to 131.2 in October, and reached its lowest point since December 2005. In November, it rebounded somewhat, to 153.7, but remained 53 percent lower than its level the year before

Preserving Cultural Heritage and Slowing the Illicit Antiquities Trade - new report from Milken Institute

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:23:38 -0700

A new Financial Innovations Lab report looks at market-based incentives to combat looting and promote economic development.

Jim Barth, Mike Klowden and Glenn Yago pen op-ed on deleveraging in The Wall Street Journal

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:19:56 -0700

Milken Institute op-ed in The Wall Street Journal calls for tax and regulatory changes that encourage deleveraging as a way to stabilize the U.S. economy.

FasterCures President Gregory C. Simon Joins President-Elect Obama�s Transition Team

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:18:33 -0700

Former Chief Domestic Policy Advisor to Vice President Al Gore has been named by President-elect Barack Obama to his transition team as part of the team reviewing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Bailout: $7.5 trillion and growing

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:10:12 -0700

Take a sneak peek at an article in the upcoming Milken Institute Review, out in January 2009, for our assessment of the bailout figures to date and an explanation of the various programs.

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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:47:35 -0700

The Milken Institute is consolidating its RSS feeds into one. Your subscription to Publications, Events and Newsroom feeds will be transferred over to the main RSS feed automatically. Thank you.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:46:02 -0700

The Milken Institute is consolidating its RSS feeds into one. Your subscription to Publications, Events and Newsroom feeds will be transferred over to the main RSS feed automatically. Thank you.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:44:31 -0700

The Milken Institute is consolidating its RSS feeds into one. Your subscription to Publications, Events and Newsroom feeds will be transferred over to the main RSS feed automatically. Thank you.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:43:03 -0700

The Milken Institute is consolidating its RSS feeds into one. Your subscription to Publications, Events and Newsroom feeds will be transferred over to the main RSS feed automatically. Thank you.

Peter Passell co-authored an op-ed in Saturday's WSJ on Big Three bailout options

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:25:04 -0700

Stimulate Car Buyers, Not Car Makers Government rebates would do less harm than a bailout

New video posted: Milken Institute Forum - Sam Wyly: 1,000 Dollars & an Idea - A Conversation With Michael Milken.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:34:39 -0700

New video posted: Milken Institute Forum - Sam Wyly: 1,000 Dollars & an Idea - A Conversation With Michael Milken.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:34:06 -0700

Milken Institute Senior Fellow Jim Barth tackled questions about the global financial meltdown in a web chat hosted by Ask America. Read the web chat.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:33:25 -0700

New policy brief on Israeli education issues from the Koret-Milken Institute Fellows.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:32:57 -0700

New policy brief on Israeli education issues from the Koret-Milken Institute Fellows.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:32:38 -0700

The Koret-Milken Institute Fellows Program releases a policy brief on Israeli energy issues.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:32:13 -0700

The Koret-Milken Institute Fellows Program releases a policy brief on Israeli energy issues.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:31:49 -0700

Renminbi Pressure Indicator: Slower, But Still Growing

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:51:35 -0700

Renminbi Pressure Indicator still growing, but slowly. Rise reflects increases in foreign reserves and trade surpluses.

September 2008: 246.5 June 2008: 241.9 Month-to-month change, June to September: 0.66% Year-to-year change: 13.52%

Chinese IPO Indicator update

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:50:31 -0700

Chinese Initial Public Offering Indicator falls back to 2006 levels as global economic troubles continue to slow growth.

California traffic congestion now costs $19 billion per year, according to Milken Institute; increased infrastructure spending needed to curb future losses

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:05:33 -0700

A new report, California's Highway Infrastructure: Traffic's Looming Costs, calculates the price of gridlock and analyzes potential solutions.

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:05:11 -0700

California traffic congestion now costs $19 billion per year, according to Milken Institute; increased infrastructure spending needed to curb future losses

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:52:18 -0700

A new report, California's Highway Infrastructure: Traffic's Looming Costs, calculates the price of gridlock and analyzes potential solutions.

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:51:42 -0700

2008 Best Performing Cities

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:56:01 -0700

Provo, Utah used its high-tech muscle to gain the top spot in the Milken Institute / Greenstreet Real Estate Partners 2008 Best-Performing Cities Index and is joined by other growing technology-based and global trade centers in Utah, Texas, Washington, Alabama and the Carolinas.

Global Conference 2009

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:08:59 -0700

The Milken Institute celebrates the 12th anniversary of the Global Conference in 2009 with an extraordinary lineup of global decision-makers and thought leaders.

Milken Institute Newsroom - July 18, 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:10:14 -0700

To grow, the Mexican economy must shed the last vestiges of populist, one-party rule, argues Laurence Kerr in the latest Milken Institute Review

Leaders Gather in L.A. for 11th Annual Global Conference

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:32:38 -0700

A sold-out crowd of 3,000 people from more than 50 countries gathered in Los Angeles for the 2008 Global Conference. To learn more, go to the Global Conference web pages, where you will find summaries of more than 100 sessions, along with audio recordings and photographs. Video from select sessions is also available.

Milken Institute 10th Annual State of the State Conference

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:08:02 -0700

California's leading business executives and policy makers gather for a day of insight and debate about this state's future at the 10th Annual State of the State Conference, Oct. 27, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Milken Institute China Indicator Update

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:17:56 -0700

Initial Public Offering (IPO) Indicator dips below 200 for the first time since December 2006 and Renminbi Pressure Indicator (RPI) shows declining growth. The Milken Institute calculates a set of seven sophisticated economic indicators that give investors and firms valuable new information about the Chinese financial markets. For more information: http://www.milkeninstitute.org/publications/chinaindex.taf *-new URL

July 18, 2008 - To grow, the Mexican economy must shed the last vestiges of populist, one-party rule, argues Laurence Kerr in the latest Milken Institute Review.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:07:12 -0700

Milken Institute Financial Innovation Lab Reports

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:36:54 -0700

Reports include Accelerating Medical Solutions in Israel: Building a Global Life Science Industry, Accelerating Medical Solutions in Israel: Building a Global Life Science Industry (in Hebrew) and Financial Innovations for Catastrophe Risk: Cat Bonds and Beyond.

Milken Institute Review - July 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:28:19 -0700

The latest issue of the Milken Institute Review covers Mexico's political and economic history, insights on increasing the use of available student aid, Pakistan's economic woes, universal health insurance and more.

Sichuan Province earthquake and inflation estimates cause drop in Chinese IPO Indicator

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:07:44 -0700

The June release of the Milken Institute Chinese IPO Indicator shows the impact of May's disastrous earthquake in Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008. The event forced many analysts to lower their expectations for the earning potential of some Chinese businesses over the next few years. Sichuan is a major agricultural center and has other important industries, such as energy and defense manufacturing. These concerns, combined with higher inflation estimates, made investors more cautious in their investment decisions.

Milken Institute Research Reports - California's Position in Technology and Science: A Comparative Benchmarking Assessment

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:34:19 -0700

California's Position in Technology and Science: A Comparative Benchmarking Assessment offers a detailed look at California's position in the knowledge-based economy.

Milken Institute Research Reports - State Technology and Science Index: Enduring Lessons for the Intangible Economy

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:33:21 -0700

The Milken Institute's latest Technology and Science Index shows which states are in the best position to achieve economic growth thanks to their high-tech assets, from financial capital to human capital. Massachusetts leads the nation. View the interactive data set and full state rankings at http://www.milkeninstitute.org/tech/

Massachusetts Maintains Lead as Nation's Top State in Technology and Science, According to Milken Institute

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:38:24 -0700

Massachusetts ranks first in the Milken Institute's 2008 State Technology and Science Index, followed by Maryland, Colorado and California. Massachusetts, which just passed a $1-billion life sciences bill to invest in high-tech infrastructure and research and development over the next 10 years, is in the best position of any state to achieve high-quality economic growth thanks to its vast array of technology and science assets, a new Milken Institute study shows.

Milken Institute Research Reports

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:35:15 -0700

Reports include "The Writers' Strike of 2007-2008: The Economic Impact of Digital Distribution", "The Economic Outlook for the U.S. and for California: Slow Growth or Recession?:, "The Invisible Green Hand: How Individual Decisions and Markets Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions" and "2008 Opacity Index."

June 11, 2008 - Milken Institute Releases 2008 State Technology and Science Index at BIO, June 19th

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:09:08 -0700

2007 Writers' Strike Leaves California with a $2.1 Billion Loss, More to Come if SAG Contract Not Resolved, According to Milken Institute

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:15:33 -0700

Associates Breakfast with Former Sen. George Mitchell

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:27:10 -0700

Foreign policy dominated the discussion as former Sen. George Mitchell joined the Milken Institute Associates for a private breakfast. He shared insights based on his extensive experience in conflict resolution.

May 15, 2008 - $2-Billion Investment Needed to Secure Israel's Life Sciences Industry, According to New Report by Milken Institute

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:58:40 -0700

According to a new report, Accelerating Medical Solutions in Israel: Building a Global Life Science Industry, from the Milken Institute, to be issued today at the President';s Conference in Jerusalem, Israel needs to invest sufficient capital and resources in its life sciences sector to overcome past market failures and become a thriving industry.

May 8, 2008 - U.S. Recession is Here; Impact on California To Be More Severe Than for Rest of the U.S., According to Milken Institute

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:01:33 -0700

According to the report, The Economic Outlook for the United States and California: Slow Growth or Recession?, the combined forces of a housing market correction, soaring oil prices, a weak labor market, overextended consumers and turmoil in the credit markets outweigh any gains seen in the export markets. However, the report also notes that quick actions at the federal level to enact fiscal stimulus measures should mitigate the depth and duration of the problem, making it the mildest recession in the post-World War II period.

April 30, 2008 - Financial Innovations Can Open the Market to Wider Disaster Coverage, Milken Institute Report Says

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:04:59 -0700

Catastrophic losses from the Northridge earthquake, Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina, and widespread flooding in the early 1990s prompted many insurers to look for new market-based solutions to provide coverage in hazardous markets. As risks and costs continued to increase, however, insurance companies have had difficulty finding ways to cover these disaster-prone areas.

Leaders Gather in L.A. for 11th Annual Global Conference

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:03:41 -0700

April 28, 2008 - Xinhua Finance and Milken Institute Launch New Indicators to Track China's Transition to Market-Oriented Economy and M&A Activities

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:06:21 -0700

Xinhua Finance Ltd. and the Milken Institute today jointly released the Chinese Privatization Indicator (PVI) and the Chinese Mergers and Acquisitions Indicator (MAI).

April 24, 2008 - Medicare and Social Security costs threaten living standards of working Americans, warns Sylvester Schieber in the latest Milken Institute Review

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:47:39 -0700

Medicare and Social Security have long been viewed as the third rail of American politics. But Sylvester Schieber, chairman of the Social Security Advisory Commission, argues that neglecting reform of these huge and rapidly growing "entitlements" is setting the stage for intergenerational warfare.

April 22, 2008 - Global Leaders Gather in L.A. at 11th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:49:20 -0700

February 4, 2008 - Hong Kong Maintains Top Spot in Milken Institute Capital Access Index; U.S. Drops from Top 10

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:06:05 -0700

January 22, 2008 - No Child Left Behind discourages investment in neediest students, experts report in the Milken Institute Review

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:06:45 -0700

Milken Institute Financial Innovation Labs

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:04:56 -0700

Financial and Policy Medical Innovations Lab

2007 State of the State Conference

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:05:43 -0700

Cautious optimism was the theme for the 2007 Milken Institute State of the State panelists. With its many entrepreneurial resources, the state is primed to explore new opportunities and seek innovation in everything from health care to clean-tech, but national trends may have a significant impact on the outcomes.