Ross Duvall
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- Milken Institute1h 0m
U.S. Overview: Post-Election America and the World
Ross DeVol, Tony Fratto, Adam Hitchcock, William Lee, Richard Socarides, Ross Duvall, Tony Frada
This panel analysis dissects the 2016 electoral realignment driven by disaffected rural voters in the Upper Midwest and examines the resulting shifts in demographic coalitions and global economic trends. Experts evaluate the new administration's policy priorities, including projected tax reforms, potential deregulation through enforcement discretion, and the strategic use of trade negotiations to reshape global commerce. Furthermore, the discussion highlights critical challenges to long-term growth stemming from workforce constraints, automation, and the potential erosion of Federal Reserve independence under a president who views the central bank as a negotiating chip.
- Milken Institute59 min
Universities Step Up Their Role in Regional Economic Development
Ross DeVol, Ronald Daniels, Fred Farina, Bahija Jallal, Deval Patrick, Ross Duvall, Ron Daniels
Panelists identified that successful regional innovation clusters require the geographic contiguity of universities, industry, and capital, as evidenced by Massachusetts' long-standing leadership and the specific geographic fragmentation challenges faced by institutions like Johns Hopkins. To bridge the "valley of death" between basic research and commercialization, experts advocated for sustained federal investment in commercialization follow-ons and state-level strategic funding that prioritizes cross-institutional collaboration over short-term political cycles. These interventions aim to transform cultural barriers within academia while ensuring a robust pipeline of human capital capable of de-risking technologies and fostering sustainable economic growth.
- Milken Institute57 min
Asia Summit 2015 - U.S. Overview: A Bright Outlook or Looming Uncertainties?
Eric Cantor, Ross Duvall, T. Bondurant French, Amy Wilkinson, Ambassador Chan
Panelists at the forum analyzed a U.S. economy marked by strong labor metrics and an innovation surge led by young firms, while highlighting the paradox of declining startup formation rates and rising regional inequalities. Discussions further explored the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady amid global risks from China's slowdown, alongside a critical assessment of how technological divergence and deep political polarization are reshaping manufacturing, energy, and fiscal policy. Experts concluded that without structural reforms to address income disparity and bridge partisan divides, the country faces continued challenges in balancing economic growth with sustainable governance.
- Milken Institute59 min
Innovative Cities: Transforming the Urban Ecosystem
Ross Duvall, Andy Cohen, Claire Cockerton, Shirley Franklin, Ned Couric, Perry Wong, Rasmus Silkaitisenkovskiy, Eric Schmidt, David Plylar
This analysis examines how rising global urbanization rates are driving innovations in vertical architecture, sustainable transportation, and inclusive community models like Purpose Built Communities. Key developments include Gensler's mixed-use "Dragon's Tale" skyscraper in Shanghai, Toyota's infrastructure expansion for hydrogen vehicles, and public-private partnerships transforming distressed areas in the US and Hong Kong. While these advancements offer pathways for economic vibrancy and environmental resilience, experts warn that without equitable policy implementation, such rapid growth risks exacerbating social segregation and affordability crises.
- Milken Institute1h 16m
U.S. Overview: A Catalyst for World Growth?
Ross Duvall, Gene Sperling, Sarah Quinlan, William Kahana
A panel of economic experts, including Gene Sperling, John Donohoe, and Sarah Quinlan, analyzed the U.S. economy's robust 3.8% annualized GDP growth and accelerating job market while highlighting persistent structural challenges such as weak non-defense capital goods orders and housing ownership declines. Despite record corporate profits, the group noted a significant disconnect between earnings and capital expenditure, driven by global uncertainty, a strong dollar that dampens exports, and regulatory barriers restricting mortgage access for millions of borrowers. Looking forward, the experts predicted the Federal Reserve would delay interest rate hikes until late 2015 and forecast that housing construction and global demand will only begin to recover in the coming 12 to 18 months.
- Milken Institute33 min
Best-Performing Cities Index 2014 - Press Conference
Ross Duvall, Jim, Manoli Ratacunga, Armin Bedrosian, David Klesch, Kish Rajan, Larry
The 2014 Milken Institute Metro Index identified San Francisco as the top U.S. economic performer, driven by a technology sector that accounts for 45% of metro job growth and offers average wages of $160,000. While five Texas metros and cities like Provo, Utah, also ranked highly due to energy and job creation, the report noted that U.S. employment has fully recovered from the recession alongside a historic surge in oil production. Mayor Ed Lee responded by outlining aggressive strategies to expand the local economy through housing initiatives targeting 30,000 new units and diversifying sectors beyond technology to include biotech and manufacturing.
- Milken Institute30 min
2010 State of the State Conference Introduction and Opening Remarks
The 12th Milken Institute State of the State Conference convened over 700 stakeholders under the theme "Restoring California's Promise" to address critical gaps between the state's strong entrepreneurial ecosystem and its deteriorating fiscal health. Presentations highlighted severe economic challenges, including a 4.1% GDP contraction in 2009, a ranking drop in higher education attainment, and pension liabilities projected to outpace tax revenue within four years. In response, the institute and attending business leaders advocated for permanent federal R&D tax credits, modernized export controls, and regulatory reforms to stimulate job creation and halt business relocations to states with lower operational costs.
- Milken Institute57 min
U.S. Overview: Can the U.S. Engine Pull the Global Growth Train?
Ross Duvall, Eric Spiegel, Bill Simon, Sarah Quinlan, Jim Moffitt, Maria Contreras-Sweet
A recent panel highlighted the U.S. economy's strongest six-month growth in a decade, driven by private sector job recovery, record corporate cash reserves, and a competitive advantage in low natural gas prices. Speakers detailed how these macroeconomic factors are fueling a manufacturing renaissance and small business expansion, even as significant challenges regarding the skills gap, infrastructure deficits, and policy uncertainty regarding R&D tax credits persist. With GDP forecasts reaching 3.4% next year, experts emphasized that sustaining this momentum requires permanent policy stability and targeted workforce retraining to fully capitalize on the country's shift toward advanced, domestic production.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
MI Forum: Creating a World Without Poverty
Muhammad Yunus, Mike Milken, James McGowan, Betsy Zyman, Ross Duvall, Steve Barth
Founded by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to democratize access to capital, the Grameen Bank operates a unique microfinance model where 7.3 million borrowers, 97% of whom are women, own the institution itself. This structure inverts traditional banking by eliminating collateral and legal enforcement while utilizing social pressure to maintain repayment rates exceeding 98%, thereby extending credit to the world's poorest populations. Building on this foundation, Yunus has expanded into social business ventures like Grameen Danone and Grameen Shakti, which deliver essential services ranging from nutrition to solar energy without relying on external dividends.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
A Matter of Degrees: How Education Enriches Us All
Ernest Wilson, Ross Duvall, Greg, Governor, Farah Doon, Udita Srimushnam, Brooke Allen, Noah
The panel "A Matter of Degrees" convened experts including Dean Ernest Wilson, economist Ross Duvall, and former Governor Gray Davis to address the widening skills gap and financial risks threatening the U.S. higher education system. Participants analyzed data showing declining U.S. educational competitiveness among younger generations and debated transformative solutions such as competency-based credentials, co-op work models, and private-public research partnerships to align academic output with market demands. The discussion concluded with a consensus that without structural reforms prioritizing transparency and employer-defined skills, the sector will fail to mitigate inequality or sustain long-term economic growth.
- Milken Institute1h 12m
U.S. Overview: First Recovery, Then Takeoff?
Abby Joseph Cohen, Gary Loveman, Raymond McGuire, Jim Moffatt, Maggie Wilderotter, Ross DeVol, Ross Duvall, Abby Cohen
A March 2013 panel of Milken Institute analysts evaluated the U.S. economic recovery, noting a 2.5% Q1 growth rate that masks a sluggish labor market and a divergence where corporations hoard cash for buybacks rather than investing in small businesses or R&D. The discussion highlighted how European recession, regulatory uncertainty, and a global tax code incentivizing overseas profits have suppressed domestic expansion despite strong corporate profits and a housing market turning point. Experts concluded that achieving 4% growth requires resolving political gridlock, reforming the corporate tax system, and implementing structural investments in innovation and broadband to convert current financial slack into sustained job creation.
- Milken Institute7 min
The Global Biomedical Industry: Preserving U.S. Leadership
The Milken Institute's latest report highlights the critical role of the U.S. biomedical sector, which supports over 5 million jobs but faces declining competitiveness due to outdated tax structures and shrinking domestic STEM enrollment. With the era of blockbuster drugs ending and rivals like China rapidly advancing in nanotechnology, the study argues that immediate policy reforms are essential to restore American leadership. Key recommendations include permanently enhancing the R&D tax credit by 25%, reducing the federal corporate tax rate to the advanced economy average of 23%, and increasing funding for the FDA and NIH to better accommodate personalized medicine frameworks.
- Milken Institute10 min
Ross DeVol interviews Paul Kusserow of Humana
Ross DeVol, Paul Kusserow, Ross Duvall, Paul Coussereau
Humana completed an $800 million acquisition of Concentra to integrate occupational health services and shift care to alternative sites, aiming to reduce costly hospitalizations amid a looming global physician shortage. To address demographic pressures and a projected 130,000-physician gap by 2020, the company is leveraging a hybrid model that combines technology like sensor monitoring and telemedicine with expanded roles for nurse practitioners and "health extenders." This strategy seeks to mitigate rising costs for the 15% of members driving the majority of expenses while managing the care needs of an aging population through integrated wellness programs and algorithmic data analysis.