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Brock Smith, PhD
Brock Smith, PhD, is an associate director with the Research Department at the Milken Institute.
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Bahrain and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Bahrain differentiates itself from its larger neighbors by highlighting its well-trained population
and low cost of living and running a business.
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New Survey Evidence from Nepali Businesses
To explore the major priorities for—and obstacles to—developing the public equity market in Nepal,
the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) partnered with the Milken Institute to organize a strategic planning roundtable in Kathmandu on May 31, 2019, during a me
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Next-Generation Digital Public Infrastructure
Key Takeaways
Developers should not expect to internalize all revenue from public infrastructu
re. But at the other extreme, zero-revenue models can hinder the maintenance and sustainability of projects.
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Philanthropic Mechanisms: A Guidebook for Donors
How individuals choose to organize and deploy their philanthropic capital can be a daunting decisio
n. Philanthropic giving has no one-size-fits-all equation due to the various vehicles and mechanisms available for philanthropists.
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Best-Performing Cities 2024: Focus on Sustainable Growth and Resilience
The Best-Performing Cities (BPC) 2024 rankings evaluate the performance of 403 metropolitan ar
eas across the US based on 13 indicators that cover labor market conditions, high-tech impact, and access to economic opportuni
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Lunch Part B | Rebuilding the California Dream: Inclusive Economic Development for the 21st Century
The post-recession recovery has not lifted all boats across the golden state’s economic landscap
e.
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Lunch Part B | Philanthropists
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California Policy Summit Dinner (Invite only)
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Resilient Communities I: Adaptive Buildings and Infrastructure (Invite only)
In order for California to sustain economic growth and enhance future quality of life, leaders a
t all levels of business and policy along with key community stakeholders will need to reimagine and re-structure investment in infrastructure with a focus o
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Closing Reception
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Resilient Communities II: Building Investable Cities (Invite only)
Providing a robust housing supply remains a vital component of any government’s strategy that ai
ms to invest in human capital, promote economic development and provide social mobility.
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