McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Research Paper

Counting the Cost of Small Business Regulation in Texas

When Texas agencies propose new administrative rules or amendments to existing rules, they are required by law to consider…

Helen Brantley, Jennifer Rabb January 13, 2023

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Child Health Policy | Research Paper

Best Practices for Using Health Education to Change Behavior

Though health education cost-effectively reduces the incidence, morbidity and mortality of chronic conditions such as obesity, currently there is no consistent, systematic method by which Americans are educated about their health. This paper discusses proven approaches to positively change poor behaviors such as overeating and a sedentary lifestyle — key factors that lead to obesity. Health problems related to obesity are thereby reduced, cutting health care costs.

Quianta Moore, Ashleigh Johnson April 30, 2015

Space Policy | Research Paper

U.S.-Russia Space Policy

As we look to the future of space travel, we should heed the lessons we are learning on the International Space Station, be realistic about space exploration beyond Earth orbit, build on the foundation of the station and our partnerships, and do human exploration from the onset together.

George W.S. Abbey September 13, 2013

Space Policy | Research Paper

Return to Reality: Why a Space Shuttle Program Is Vital to the Survival of the International Space Station

Former head of NASA Johnson Space Center George W.S. Abbey explains why the space shuttle program was, and still is, vital to the maintenance of the International Space Station.

George W.S. Abbey October 26, 2011