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State Technology and Science Index 2016: Sustaining Americas Innovation Economy
As the Great Recession recedes in our rearview mirrors, it is becoming ever more apparent that inno
vative activities are determining an increasing proportion of the long-term economic growth of cities, metropolitan areas, regions, states, and even natio
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Epilepsy - A Giving Smarter Guide
At the time of this report, approximately 30 to 40 percent of epilepsy patients were treatment resi
stant. The most catastrophic forms of epilepsy occur in very young children and have a lifelong negative impact on patients, families, an
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New Models for Financing Infrastructure in Asia
In 2016, rising domestic wealth across Asia was placing enormous pressure on local governments to e
xtend and upgrade infrastructure.
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State Technology and Science Index 2016: California Perspectives
The Milken Institute’s State Technology and Science Index (STSI) series benchmarks states
on their science and technology capacity.
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Comment Letter to the FDIC: Proposed Guidance for Third-Party Lending
The Milken Institute Center for Financial Markets provided comments to the Federal Deposit Insuranc
e Corporation (FDIC) request for comment on proposed guidance for third-party lending.
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The CEQA Labyrinth: Fixing the Flaws in a Good Law
Passed in 1970, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the state’s broadest environment
al law.
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A New Breed: FinTech's Fusion with Alternative Investing
The first generation of marketplace lenders was born out of the evolving credit needs of consumers
and small businesses.
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MENA Region: New Tactics to Transform Economies and Accelerate Growth
As economic growth and political reforms continue in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regio
n, many of those countries have been compelled to accelerate structural reforms to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbons, boost the role of the
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Building Tomorrow's Agents of Change Across Africa
By the close of the century, sub-Saharan Africa will be the world's most populous region. Growth a
nd prosperity will depend not on natural resources, but on the talent and entrepreneurial energy of the region's young professionals.
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How to Accelerate Gender Diversity on Boards
Slow progress in adding women to boards dominates the conversation on gender diversity in the corp
orate world. Much of the discussion is understandably pessimistic. Women hold only 19 percent of board positions in the U.S. and 30 percent in Europe.
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Businesses That Thrive Through Diversity and Inclusion
The 21st century workplace is a place of change. More businesses are taking a stand on issues that
matter to their employees and their customers.
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Getting from Financial Inclusion and Literacy to Financial Health
Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population is unbanked or underbanked.