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Francisco González Díaz

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  1. Milken Institute1h 10m

    U.S. Overview: Will the Economic Tailwind Continue?

    Ross DeVol, John Chen, Francisco González Díaz, Vasant Prabhu, Steven Rattner, Alan Schwartz

    Moderated by Ross Duvall, a panel of industry leaders from BlackBerry, Visa, Guggenheim Partners, and other institutions analyzed the disconnect between U.S. consumer confidence and weak corporate investment while debating the strategic necessity of NAFTA renegotiation and tax reform. Participants highlighted that despite robust consumer spending and low unemployment, stagnant productivity and a skills gap limit growth, prompting calls to shift focus toward high-tech innovation rather than manufacturing repatriation. Looking ahead to 2017, the group predicted a likely passage of corporate tax legislation through reconciliation, limited modifications to the Affordable Care Act, and the commencement of NAFTA negotiations that would emphasize technology and intellectual property over traditional trade barriers.

  2. Milken Institute58 min

    Mexico as a Global Powerhouse

    Michael Milken, Thaddeus Arroyo, Pedro Aspe, Francisco González Díaz, Alan Schwartz, Blanca Treviño

    Mexico has successfully transitioned from a high-inflation, discretionary economy to a rules-based system anchored by institutional reforms, an independent central bank, and NAFTA frameworks that stabilized inflation while driving automotive parity with US prices. These macroeconomic shifts, alongside aggressive sector-specific investments by firms like AT&T and energy producers, have catalyzed a surge in foreign direct investment, telecommunications growth, and manufacturing competitiveness that leverages a young, engineering-rich workforce. The event concludes that these developments position Mexico as an indispensable partner in a unified North American production powerhouse, essential for US companies seeking to compete globally against Asian markets.

  3. Milken Institute54 min

    Globalization: Path to Prosperity or Race to the Bottom?

    Staci Warden, Victoria Espinel, Tony Fratto, Francisco González Díaz, Clark Roberts, Stefan Selig

    Panelists analyzed the economic and political complexities of globalization, highlighting how the Trans-Pacific Partnership addresses modern digital flows while contrasting steady public support for trade with the acute, localized disruptions that drive populist sentiment. Evidence showed that economies integrated into global value chains outperformed protectionist ones, yet the discussion emphasized the urgent need to expand worker retraining programs and shift the policy narrative to explain the benefits of an open economy to younger generations. Ultimately, the dialogue argued that maintaining international connectivity is essential for addressing cross-border threats and sustaining future economic growth despite the challenges of the 2016 political landscape.