Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Issue Brief

Sen. Xochitl Gálvez, the Mexican opposition nominee for president, chose to visit a suburb north of Houston for her first campaign event abroad. Research scholar Rodrigo Montes de Oca explains why it was a smart choice — and what the visit shows about the dark horse candidate.

Rodrigo Montes de Oca September 20, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Comparison of Hospital Online Price and Telephone Price for Shoppable Services

By Merina Thomas, BS; James Flaherty, BS; Jiefei Wang, PhD; Morgan Henderson, PhD; Vivian Ho, PhD; Mark Cuban, BS; Peter…

Vivian Ho September 18, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Program on Energy and Geopolitics in Eurasia | Report

Why Is Europe Not Replacing Russian Pipeline Gas With Long-term LNG Contracts?

This report explains Europe's failure to secure long-term liquefied natural gas supplies, the likely implications, and provides ideas for better ensuring energy security moving forward.

Gabriel Collins, Steven R. Miles September 13, 2023

Graph with numbers related to the economy.

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Economics of Energy & Environmental Policy at 10 — An Introduction

As we are celebrating the first decade of the journal, we reflect on some of the major issues driving policy, industry, and academia.

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Energy Transformation, Social Inclusion and Economic Prosperity in Latin America: An Introduction

By Felipe Corral Montoya, Chiara Lo Prete, Juan Rosellón and Paola Yanguas Parra

Introduction

Latin America is endowed…

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

What Happened in Texas? Understanding the February 2021 Blackouts

The author examines the various factors that contributed to the 2021 Texas electricity crisis, reflects on lessons learned from the event and provides recommendations to better prepare for extreme weather events and reduce the risk of widespread, long-duration power interruptions.

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

AI and Taxes — A Work in Progress: Part 2

The second of two issue brief reviewing the impacts of AI on tax research, tax compliance, and tax policy making.

Joyce Beebe August 24, 2023

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

AI and Taxes — A Work in Progress: Part 1

The first of two issue briefs reviewing the impacts of AI on tax research, tax compliance, and tax policymaking.

Joyce Beebe August 23, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Ethical, Legal, Regulatory & Policy Issues Concerning Embryoids: A Systematic Review of the Literature

By Ana S. Iltis, Grace Koster, Emily Reeves & Kirstin R. W. Matthews

Abstract

Recent advances in methods to culture…

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ana S. Iltis August 21, 2023

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

Binational Prospects for Water Augmentation in the Lower Colorado River Border Region

As drought persists along the lower Colorado River, can the U.S. and Mexico cooperate to develop new water sources? Stephen Mumme and Aidan Lyde explore options ranging from wastewater reclamation to seawater desalination.

Stephen Mumme, Aidan Lyde August 21, 2023

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