The Missing Billions with Maggie Switek

Maggie Switek, PhD, an economist and a senior director on the research team at the Milken Institute. She heads all projects related to economic growth and opportunities across regions and communities in the US and abroad. Before joining the Institute, Switek worked in academia and consulting, developing a broad range of expertise in economic competition, labor, public policy, and well-being. Her experience includes working with enforcement agencies to evaluate changes in economic competition structures, advising on the impacts of regulation, and lecturing on economic policy and related topics.In research, Switek’s interests include labor, economic well-being, and regional economics. She has published studies related to the effects of public social spending on the quality of life in Latin America, the impact of rapid economic growth (and accompanying economic changes) on well-being in China, and migration patterns among young adults in Sweden. Switek received her PhD in economics from the University of Southern California in 2014.The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable global progress in the areas of health, finance, and philanthropy.The Missing Billions: Analyzing the Impact of Women-led Funds is an ongoing research initiative of the Milken Institute in partnership with Recast Capital. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Get curated news and information about growing your wealth and investing in women delivered to your in-box every week. www.venturef.com/newsletter FOLLOW US:LinkedIn @Venture:FSubstack @VentureFInsta  @VentureFPodcastX @VentureFPodcastYou Tube @VentureFPodcast DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast is made available solely for general information purposes, is not tailored to the individual needs of a specific person or group, contains only disinterested commentary and analysis, and is not promotional material or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Venture:F does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness the information in this podcast. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Venture:F does not offer any investment advice, we are not a broker-dealer or financial advisor, and this podcast does not constitute any form of legal, tax, or securities advice and may not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Investing entails risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance is not predictive of future results.