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Fulfilling the Promise of Opportunity Zones
More than a year has now passed since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act encouraged investment in low-
to moderate-income communities through Opportunity Zones, fueled by tax incentives.
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The Milken Institute 2024 Global Opportunity Index Rankings Reflect Optimism Among Investors, While Financial Conditions Remain Tight Amid Warnings of Interest Rate Hikes and a Global Slowdown
WASHINGTON, DC (March 5, 2024) — Optimism and opportunity, balanced against a world in flu
x, are influencing global investment decisions, according to a new report by the nonpartisan Milken Institute.
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New Report By Milken Institute Calls To Leverage Trade Partnership With Mexico To Unlock Capital, Talent, And Workforce
MEXICO (October 3, 2023) — Following extensive research on Mexico’s economic development,
workforce talent, and public governance, and drawing insights from
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Global Opportunity Index News Release Feb 2023
Washington, DC (February 13, 2023) – The Milken Institute released its Global Opportunity Index (GOI
), which explores the e
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Robert Blaine - Stories from the Field
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Turbocharging Opportunity Zones
Portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 were designed to spur investment — and thus prosperity
— in distressed communities by providing incentives to unlock nearly $6 trillion in unrealized capital gains held by investors.
The mechanism
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GCC Nations need to strengthen investor protection and financial transparency to attract more investment, Milken Institute report finds
United Arab Emirates ranks first among GCC nations in 2020 Global Opportunity Index
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Opportunity Zone workshop series opens in Mississippi
Regional programs will help local officials attract investment to spur economic development
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How federal ‘opportunity zone’ tax incentive can help California build an inclusive economy
Judging by frequently quoted numbers, California’s economy is vibrant and its future is bright.
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Internal Revenue Service Request for Comment Regarding the Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulations
Dear Mr. Dinwiddie:
The Milken Institute (the Institute)1 appreciates the opportunity to comm
ent on the Internal Revenue Service’s request for comment regarding the proposed Opportunity Zones regulations.2
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As a destination for direct foreign investment, China is rising— and the U.S. is falling Milken Institute ranks attractiveness for investment in 98 countries
LOS ANGELES— Foreign direct investment (FDI) has never been more important in catalyzing growth, whe
ther in the developed or developing world. It now accounts for 11 percent of global GDP and more than 80 million jobs worldwide.
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Foreign Direct Investment: Which Nations Are Playing to Win? Milken Institute Rankings of 136 Countries Aids Governments, Investors
LOS ANGELES – Foreign direct investment has never been more important in catalyzing growth, whether
in the developed or developing world.
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