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September 6, 2019
Why the French Digital Tax Deal Isn't Good Enough
“With the G-7 deal yielding no substantial improvement and companies still needing to endure tedious and unproductive procedures to comply with the French Digital Sales Tax, the stakes are higher than ever,” wrote fellow Joyce Beebe.
Read more at The Hill. August 28, 2019
Texas' New Safety Commission Begins to Meet
State leaders, lawmakers and law enforcement officials are convening to discuss how to respond to mass shootings in Texas. Fellow Mark Jones did not expect any concrete changes as a result.
Listen to the discussion at Houston Matters. August 22, 2019
Incentive-Based Drug Interventions Can Work
Incentives such as cash rewards have been shown to motivate drug users to remain sober — but negative perceptions of this approach are preventing broader use, said fellow Katharine Neill Harris.
Read more at Houston Public Media. August 22, 2019
Energy Transitions and Local Action
“While the environmental impacts of [the energy] transition are desirable, it carries with it mounting concerns around how economically displaced communities will cope,” said Center for Energy Studies Ken Medlock.
Read more at Forbes. August 15, 2019
Impact of Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil
“If there is no positive resolution to the Venezuelan political crisis, the deterioration of the Venezuelan oil industry will persist and will be harder to reverse,” said fellow Francisco Monaldi.
Read more at The Latin American Energy Advisor.