PUBLICATIONS

Forgetting the Olympics: Why the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics will not be the symbol of China's coming-of-age.; Steven W. Lewis; Aug 22; [PDF : 195.8 kB ]

The Price of Gasoline: How High for How Long? (Revisited): An updated look at the cause of and possible solutions for high prices at the pump.; Kenneth B. Medlock III; Aug 22; [PDF : 207.8 kB ]

Welfare and Macroeconomic Effects of Deficit-Financed Tax Cuts: Lessons from CGE Models: WORKING PAPER - A survey of research on computable general equilibrium (CGE) models that covers prior research and new possibilities focusing on overlapping generations.; John W. Diamond, Alan D. Viard; Aug 19; [PDF : 1.9 MB ]

Medellín v. Texas: Why It Matters to You: The handling of the José Ernesto Medellín case could have implications on U.S. citizens traveling abroad.; Erika de la Garza; Aug 18; [PDF : 201.0 kB ]

Off We Go ... Cyberspace, the Air Force and the New Face of Battle: The development of Cyber Command is indicative of the changing nature of the United States Air Force.; Christopher Bronk; Aug 06; [PDF : 182.4 kB ]

Baker Institute Report 32: Highlights include Sen. John McCain's town hall meeting and Sen. John Kerry's keynote address at a conference on climate change.; Jul 22; [PDF : 4.3 MB ]

Baker Institute Policy Report 37: The Global Energy Market: Comprehensive Strategies to Meet Geopolitical and Financial Risks - The G8, Energy Security, and Global Climate Issues: A study of ongoing threats to energy markets with policy recommendations to safeguard transparent and open global energy markets.; Jul 17; [PDF : 150.2 kB ]

The OCS Leasing Moratorium: Which Way Forward?: Lifting restrictions on the Outer Continental Shelf drilling should be part of a larger strategy designed to move the United States toward an economy that is not so dependent on oil and gas.; Kenneth B. Medlock III; Jul 10; [PDF : 235.9 kB ]

National War Powers Commission Report: Bipartisan panel led by former Secretaries of State Baker and Christopher unanimously recommends new process for president, Congress.; James A. Baker, III, Warren Christopher, Slade Gorton, Lee H. Hamilton, Carla A. Hills, John O. Marsh, Jr., Edwin Meese, III, Abner J. Mikva, J. Paul Reason, Brent Scowcroft, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Strobe Talbott, John T. Casteen, III (ex officio), David W. Leebron (ex officio), John C. Jeffries, Jr. (co-director), W. Taylor Reveley, III (co-director), Doris Kearns Goodwin (historical advisor), Gerald L. Baliles (director of the Miller Center); Jul 08; [PDF : 946.7 kB ]

Municipal Connectivity Provision: Societal Imperative or Fiscal Folly: The United States must find a way to increase broadband connectivity if it is to remain ahead of the technological curve.; Christopher Bronk, Kirsten Jones; Jun 25; [PDF : 298.8 kB ]

Testimony of Amy Myers Jaffe To the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, U.S. House of Representatives: Many of the risks driving the oil price premium may be less catastrophic than they seem at first glance and have, in some cases, actually eased over the last year.; Amy Myers Jaffe; Jun 11; [PDF : 120.3 kB ]

Testimony Before the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, and Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans of the U.S. House of Representatives - Joint Subcommittee Oversight Field Hearing: Joan Neuhaus Schaan testifies regarding Texas border security.; Joan Neuhaus Schaan; May 22; [PDF : 234.7 kB ]

Global Energy Market - Working Papers: Working papers and related research for the Baker Institute/IEEJ research study on global energy markets.; May 20

China and Energy Security in Asia: China’s energy policies, and thus her energy security strategies, are largely decentralized.; Steven W. Lewis; May 06; [PDF : 673.8 kB ]

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; [PDF : 2.0 MB ]

Hacking the Nation-State: Security, Information Technology and Policies of Assurance: The transmission and storage of information in digital form coupled with the widespread proliferation of networked computers has created new issues for the security of information resources.; Christopher Bronk; May 01

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, Joseph S. Ross, Brahmajee K. Nallamothu, Harlan M. Krumholz; 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 ]

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; [PDF : 151.0 kB ]