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A publicly supported, nonpartisan, independent think tank, the Milken Institute’s mission centers on making a difference in the lives of people worldwide by helping create a more democratic and efficient global economy.

Complete coverage of the Milken Institute's 2009 State of the State Conference is now available online.

The October 20 conference in Los Angeles provided more than 600 attendees with an in-depth look at the many challenges facing the state, along with solutions for solving them.

Coverage includes:

Video of all sessions.
Summaries of all panels.
Photos.

Please enjoy these timely and highly relevant online forum presentations from the Milken Institute:

Revolution of Hope:
The Life, Faith and Dreams of a Mexican President
Vicente Fox
Few observers can put Mexico's growing list of challenges into sharper perspective than Vicente Fox, who served as the nation's president from 2000 to 2006.

Smile Southern California, You're the Center of the Universe:
The Economy and People of a Global Region
James Flanigan
Thirty-five years ago a local billboard went up, commanding passersby to "Smile Los Angeles! You're the Center of the Universe!" Hyperbole? Perhaps, but author James Flanigan argues that Southern California is a dynamic economic model for American competition in a global world.

Rubies in the Orchard:
How to Uncover the Hidden Gems in Your Business
Lynda Resnick
POM Wonderful. FIJI Water. Teleflora. The Franklin Mint. What do these iconic brands have in common? They were all built by one remarkable woman: Lynda Resnick.

The Tyranny of Dead Ideas
Matt Miller
Author and NPR host Matt Miller makes a compelling case for shaking up the status quo in his latest book, The Tyranny of Dead Ideas: Letting Go of the Old Ways of Thinking to Unleash a New Prosperity.

Where is the Economy Headed?
A View from the Presidential Campaigns
Michael J. Boskin and Leo Hindery, Jr.

Demystifying the Mortgage Meltdown:
What It Means for Main Street, Wall Street and U.S. Financial System
Glenn Yago and James Barth

Sam Wyly: 1,000 Dollars & an Idea
A Conversation With Michael Milken