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Troy Duffie
Troy Duffie is a director of MI Finance at the Milken Institute and has a background in venture c
apital, social impact investing, and affordable housing.
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Blair Smith
Blair Smith is senior director of Financial Markets at the Milken Institute, with more than 20 ye
ars of financial services and capital markets experience.
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Sustaining California's Innovation Economy Through Investment in R&D
This report builds on prior research by documenting more recent trends in private-sector R&D in
vestment and their positive impact on employment and wages across the state.
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Internet Usage Effect on Educational Attainment: Evidence of Benefits
Since the internet became a widely adopted platform for information exchange, there has been a vari
ety of research into the effect the internet has on education.
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California's Infrastructure Convergence: Aligning Development and Human Capital Investments
California’s dynamic and evolving economy depends on the careful upkeep and long-term investment in
our state’s infrastructure.
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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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The Yen Sets, but Does the Sun Rise? Abenomics and the Future of Japan
Often described as the "three-arrow policy," Abenomics—the term coined to represent Japan’s Prime M
inister Shinzo Abe’s economic policies—has included aggressive steps designed to break the grip of deflation.
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Effective Government and Economic Expansion: How California Is Improving Permitting and Communication to Spur Business
As California recovers from the Great Recession, it faces an uphill battle against the perception t
hat it is an anti-business state.
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Financing Models to Expand Access to Electric Vehicles in California
California accelerated the adoption rate of electric vehicles (EVs) through rebates and other opera
tional incentives. However, due to socioeconomic lifestyle burdens, disadvantaged communities have not had full access to these efforts.
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State Technology and Science Index 2018
The State Technology and Science Index (STSI) measures states on their science and technology capab
ilities and broader commercialization ecosystems that contribute to firm expansion, high-skills job creation, and broad economic growth.
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Growing the US Green Bond Market: Lab 2
As climate-related events, including wildfires, become more prevalent throughout California, invest
ors and issuers alike are looking for new tools to protect the state from increasingly devastating environmental disasters.
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Comment Letter: Response to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's White Paper: Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System
The Milken Institute Center for Financial Markets provided written comments in response to the Offi
ce of the Comptroller of the Currency's
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