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Deriving the Economic Impact of Derivatives: Growth through Risk Management
This study charts the benefits to the wider economy from the use of financial derivatives and is a
first-of-its-kind examination of derivatives' quantitative impact on economic growth. It charts the positive effects in the U.S.
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The Role of a Duty to Serve in the Secondary Mortgage Market
A much-debated concept to support affordable housing is that of a duty to serve (DTS) policy, which
would impose an obligation on the secondary mortgage market institutions of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac or their successors to ensure that adequate lendin
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Affordable Rent and Access to Homeownership: Refreshing the Debate in the Context of Housing Finance Reform
The continuing policy debate over restructuring the plumbing of the secondary mortgage market may u
ltimately prove to be the easy part—at least politically—of housing finance reform.
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New Models for Funding Post-Secondary Education in Illinois
In June 2020, the Milken Institute, in collaboration with the State of Illinois' Treasurer's Office
, organized two virtual Financial Innovations Labs® to discuss new ways for students to fund their post-secondary education.
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RegTech: Opportunities for More Efficient and Effective Regulatory Supervision and Compliance
In response to the financial crisis of 2008 and subsequent wave of regulation, financial institutio
ns and regulators have begun to look for ways to use emerging technologies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory compliance and super
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Guaranteeing the Goals: Adapting Public Sector Guarantees to Unlock Blended Financing for the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
In order for developing countries to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
the private sector and the countries themselves must be critical providers of funding to achieve the ambitious vision to end poverty, protect the planet,
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Comment Letter to the CFPB for Information Regarding the Small Business Lending Market
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and contribute substantially to U.S. econ
omic growth and productivity.
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The Banking Sector in Myanmar: An Assessment of Recent Progress
Following steady economic growth over the past seven years, Myanmar’s government has tried to spur
private-sector-led growth with a major focus on the banking-sector.
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Increasing Access to Capital in the Rio Grande Valley
In 2011, the Rio Grande Valley of Texas was one of the poorest regions in the United States. There
was a lack of infrastructure and limited access to traditional lenders.
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Funding Transport Infrastructure Development in the Philippines: A Roadmap Toward Land Value Capture
Prevailing discussions surrounding funding transport infrastructure in the Philippines tend to focu
s on the boons and banes of different financing models. Yet, the sustainability of a transport service ultimately hinges on the ability to pay for it.
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(Re-)Creating a Market for Mortgage Credit Risk
Remarks as prepared for delivery to the American Enterprise Institute’s Fourth Annual&
nbsp;International Conference on Housing Risk
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