Kevin Klowden

economist, executive director, Milken Institute’s finance department

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California’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.

How tariffs could impact LA, CA economy

California’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.

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Writers in Hollywood just finished voting on whether they should strike. The vote is expected to be in favor of a strike. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll walk off the job.

What's at stake if writers walk off the job this year?

Writers in Hollywood just finished voting on whether they should strike. The vote is expected to be in favor of a strike. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll walk off the job.

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LA Mayor Eric Garcetti hasn’t vanished since last year’s election but compared to Villaraigosa, Hahn and Riordan, he's been out of the press.

Does a Back to Basics Budget Leave Room for Big Ideas?

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti hasn’t vanished since last year’s election but compared to Villaraigosa, Hahn and Riordan, he's been out of the press.

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