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An Economic Road Map for Kern County
California boasts one the biggest economies in the world, yet is considered challenging for doing b
usiness. But strategically-located Kern County has proven to be an exception.
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For Whom Are We Building the American Dream? The Role of Subsidies in the Economics of Housing
Leaders from across the political spectrum articulate the virtues of homeownership. As express
ed in the above quotations, both Republican and Democratic presidents emphasize that homeownership is part of the American dream.
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Open Data in California: Why the State Needs a Unified Strategy for Public Information
For as long as there have been governments, there has been government data.
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JOBS Act Titles V and VI: Comments on Proposed Changes to Exchange Act Registration Requirements
Commentary from the Milken Institute Center for Financial Markets to the Securities and Exchange Co
mmission on proposed changes to the registration requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to implement Titles V and VI of the Jumpstart Our
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Addressing the Gender Disparity Problem in the Modern Workplace
Among executives running the top 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange, there are more men na
med Dave or Steve than there are women in total. Clearly, parity is still a dream in development in the U.K. and Europe.
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Stability vs. Growth: Unintended Consequences of Post-Crisis Financial Regulations
The 2008 global financial crisis destroyed more than $10 trillion in global wealth. In response, g
lobal regulators put in place a number of reforms to enhance the stability of the global financial system.
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U.S. Overview: Political and Economic Currents After the Midterm Elections
Each week seems to introduce new uncertainty into America's economic and foreign policy prospects.
As the Federal Reserve continues to lift interest rates, investors' faith in the tech-anchored economy remains largely—almost unshakably—bullish.
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How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Business and People in the Coming Decade
A.I. and deep learning, which once seemed like science fiction, have become an expected feature of
the modern business innovation curve.
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Superbugs: Avoiding an Existential Threat to Humanity
Antibiotic-resistant infections kill about 33,000 Europeans annually. By 2050, as many as 90,000 B
ritons may die from related causes. These growing numbers point to alarming economic and social costs.
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Energy Plays in a Carbon-Constrained World
As growth in renewables and natural gas remains steady, relentless energy demands from the United
States, Asia, and elsewhere point to the continued need for oil into the foreseeable future.
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Blockchain Applications on the Brink of Transforming Business
From banking to shipping to entertainment to higher education, industries are testing the revoluti
onary potential of blockchain technology. What sectors will pioneer the most radical advancements?
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De-Risking Opportunities in Emerging Markets
Investing in emerging and developing markets offers a unique opportunity to generate yield while p
otentially financing positive social impact. For the first half of the year, emerging markets showed large amounts of volatility.
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