May 2008

The Impact of H.R. 25 on Housing and the Homebuilding Industry

John Diamond and George Zodrow analyze the effects of implementing the FairTax reform.

John W. Diamond, George Zodrow

May 05

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April 2008

Cardiac CON Regulations and the Availability and Use of Revascularization Services

State cardiac certificate of need regulations affect the number of cardiac facilities available.

Vivian Ho

Apr 11

[PDF : 1.9 MB ]

Considering Sea Level Rise

What can policymakers do to curb the rising sea level?

Neal Lane

Apr 02

[PDF : 190.8 kB ]

March 2008

Selecting Parameter Values for General Equilibrium Model Simulations

The Tax and Expenditure Policy researchers examine the range of parameter values for equilibrium model simulations.

Timothy S. Gunning, John W. Diamond, George Zodrow

Mar 28

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February 2008

Video Briefing Transcript: Convergence and Connectivity

Chris Bronk discusses how technology is changing the way the world is connected.

Christopher Bronk

Feb 26

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Video Briefing Transcript: Prospects for Peace in the Middle East

Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian of the Baker Institute discusses public policy regarding the situation in the Middle East.

Edward P. Djerejian

Feb 26

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Baker Institute Report 31

Winter 2008: Highlights include the nuclear nonproliferation conference and the War Powers Commission.

Feb 22

[PDF : 7.8 MB ]

U.S. Energy Policy FAQ: The U.S. Energy Mix, National Security and the Myths of Energy Independence

The Energy Forum addresses questions about the U.S. energy situation. (Updated Feb. 4, 2008.)

Amy Myers Jaffe, Kenneth B. Medlock III, Lauren A. Smulcer

Feb 01

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Using an Individual Income Tax Panel File to Measure Changes in Marginal Tax Rates: Opportunities and Limitations

Initial efforts by the Panel Data Users Group to produce output from a cross-section of tax returns.

John W. Diamond

Feb 01

[PDF : 746.5 kB ]

January 2008

Testimony before the Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives

Joan Neuhaus Schaan testifies at the meeting of the Texas Border Security Task Force Jan. 31, 2008.

Joan Neuhaus Schaan

Jan 31

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Baker Institute Policy Report 36: Natural Gas in North America: Markets and Security

The Baker Institute addresses concerns of the security of future natural gas supplies for North America. Also see "Natural Gas Case Studies and Related Research" on the Energy Forum Web site.

Jan 18

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Wiretapping, Surveillance and the Internet

Where is the line between government surveillance and invasion of privacy?

Christopher Bronk

Jan 18

[PDF : 181.7 kB ]

December 2007

Final Status: Jerusalem and Refugees

A transcript of Sari Nusseibeh's interview regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Sari Nusseibeh

Dec 19

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Hot Topic: Stem Cell Controversy: Are Human Skin Cells Really the Breakthrough?

A discussion of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, recently developed stem-like cells that are being considered for new research.

Kirstin R. Matthews

Dec 07

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The Robert A. Mosbacher Global Issues Series Lecture by The Honorable Carlos M. Gutierrez

A speech by Carlos M. Gutierrez, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, at a conference discussing free trade agreements hosted by the Baker Institute Tax and Expenditure Policy program.

Carlos M. Gutierrez

Dec 07

[PDF : 178.7 kB ]

Health Economics Newsletter - December 2007

Do medical trainee errors differ from those involving more experienced physicians?

Vivian Ho

Dec 01

[PDF : 908.0 kB ]

November 2007

Testimony Before the Texas Senate Committee on Transportation and Homeland Security

Joan Neuhaus Schaan testifies before the Texas State Senate Hearing on House Bill 13.

Joan Neuhaus Schaan

Nov 16

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The International Oil Companies

The volatile oil prices of the 1990s and ensuing wave of consolidations has led to a shift in the role of international oil companies in the international energy industry.

Amy Myers Jaffe

Nov 15

[PDF : 362.2 kB ]

Nuclear Nonproliferation: Policy Implications

Furthering nuclear nonproliferation and satisfying the energy needs of the underdeveloped world and other nations has become a daunting challenge.

George W.S. Abbey, Neal Lane

Nov 02

[PDF : 165.8 kB ]

October 2007

Final Status: Jerusalem and Return

Sari Nusseibeh discusses two of the issues in the Isreali-Palestinian peace process

Sari Nusseibeh

Oct 25

[PDF : 14.4 MB ]