Latest Domestic Policy Research

Houston skyline flood

Baker Briefing: Is Houston Ready For the Next Big Storm?

In months and years following Hurricane Harvey, the vast majority of Harris County residents supported policy action to mitigate the impact of future natural disasters. On this episode of Baker Briefing, fellow Edward Emmett and Rice faculty scholar Jim Blackburn explore a critical question: Is Houston ready for the next big storm?

Marijuana+Law

Drug Policy | Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Commentary

Marijuana Rescheduling Is Creating a Buzz for Some, Consternation for DEA

Farm Worker

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Research Paper

How Granting Amnesty to Undocumented Immigrants Could Boost the US Labor Market

Texas Capitol

Baker Briefing: Texas’ Attorney General Goes on Trial

Inflation concept

Center for Public Finance | Policy Brief

In Search of a Soft Landing: Evaluating Monetary Policy at the End of the Pandemic-driven Business Cycle

Hospital costs

Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Journal

Price Increases Versus Upcoding as Drivers of Emergency Department Spending Increases, 2012–19

clean energy

Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

Federal Energy Legislation and the Infrastructure Achilles' Heel: The Energy Market Impacts of the IIJA, CHIPS Act, and IRA

Inspector with refinery facility in background

Center for Energy Studies | Policy Brief

The US Can Lead in the Hydrogen Economy — If the Treasury Encourages Lifecycle Thinking and Diverse Investments

Prescription opioid medication pills spilled onto table

Drug Policy | Podcast

Baker Briefing: The Biden Administration Takes On Tranq

Mexican pesos

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

AMLO Is Undermining What’s Left of Mexico’s Favorable Investment Climate