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Micah Rabin
Micah Rabin is a research intern with the Research Department at the Milken Institute. She suppor
ts the department’s research portfolio in international finance.
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Global Opportunity Index 2022: White Paper
The Global Opportunity Index assesses countries' attractiveness to international investors using a
combination of economic, financial, institutional, and regulatory factors.
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Global Opportunity Index 2022: Focus on Emerging Southeast Asia
This report uses the 2022 Global Opportunity Index (GOI) and its various categories to examine the
attractiveness of emerging Southeast Asia as a foreign investment destination—especially when compared to other emerging markets and developing economies
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Recapturing the Taiwan Miracle: Diversifying the Economy Through Innovation and Collaboration
Big changes are underway in Taiwan. Its first female elected president, Tsai Ing-Wen, was inaugurat
ed in May, heralding a break with the past in politics and public administration.
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Macroprudential Policy: Silver Bullet or Refighting the Last War?
In the wake of the global financial crisis, policymakers, investors, and lenders analyzed the lead-
up to the meltdown to see what changes could prevent another near-collapse.
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Trade Finance: A Catalyst for Growth in Asia
While large businesses have resumed international trade at levels seen before the financial crisis,
small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have not fared as well.
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Health and the Gender Gap
In this discussion paper on social and regional factors in well-being, Milken Institute Health
Economist Ken Sagynbekov examines gender-based health disparities across U.S. regions.
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Equity Market Anxiety and Other Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
If we required a reminder that the United States is more fully integrated into global economic and
financial markets than ever, we received it by way of the latest turmoil in U.S. equity markets.
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Global Opportunity Index: Attracting Foreign Investment
Foreign direct investment has never been more important in catalyzing growth, whether in the develo
ped or developing world.
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Weighing Solutions to Obesity
This report, an overview of studies on prevention and intervention, serves as a valuable resou
rce for anyone interested in programs for obesity reduction and weight loss.
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Tech Regulation Digest: Clamping Down: Tech M&A in the US
Overview
In January 2022, Microsoft announced that it will a