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Writing about India's upcoming elections, Baker Institute international economics fellow Russell Green suggests that the national momentum is waning, and India needs a strong new government to promote a clear vision to regain its upward trajectory. Will the elections in May lead to a strong, unified government, or a weak coalition of parties?

Russell Green February 27, 2014

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Commentary

Pathways to Empowerment: Women and the Economy in the Developing World

Despite mounting efforts toward achieving gender equality, the Middle East and North Africa region continues to rank the lowest worldwide when it comes to women's economic participation and opportunity.

Marwa Shalaby February 21, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Prioritizing Public Safety Over Applying Outdated Drug Policy

By Rehman Bhalesha

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

February 20, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Ceasefire in the War on Marijuana in Texas? Trial by Jury and Jury Nullification

By Gilbert G. Garcia

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

February 19, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Baker Institute Viewpoints: Jury Nullification

In this installment of Baker Institute Viewpoints, experts discuss the question, "What does jury nullification of marijuana cases in Texas indicate about the possibility of marijuana legalization?"

William Martin February 19, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Jury Nullification: Local Option

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be guilty — has a long…

William Martin February 18, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Can Jurors Hasten the Legalization of Cannabis?

By Clay S. Conrad

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

February 17, 2014

Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Issue Brief

HRMS Issue Brief #1: Were Texans Satisfied With the Cost of Health Care and Health Insurance Prior to the Affordable Care Act?

In this issue brief, Rice University's Baker Institute and The Episcopal Health Foundation ask, "Were Texans satisfied with the cost of health care and health insurance prior to the Affordable Care Act?" By Vivian Ho, Ph.D.; Elena M. Marks, J.D., M.P.H.; and Patricia Gail Bray, Ph.D.

Vivian Ho, Elena M. Marks, Patricia Gail Bray February 10, 2014

Latin America Initiative | Commentary

Costa Rica’s Search for a New President

Erika de la Garza, program director of the Latin America Initiative, discusses the political fragmentation and need for coalition building in Costa Rica, where the recent presidential election resulted in a runoff.

February 4, 2014

A close-up of the Texas Capitol building and the U.S. and Texas flags.

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

Texas and Medicaid

Baker Institute health policy experts Hagop M. Kantarjian and Vivian Ho explain why Texas, which holds the notorious record of the highest rate of uninsured citizens in the U.S., should follow many Republican-led states that are now reconsidering the Medicaid expansion program under Obamacare.

Hagop M. Kantarjian, Vivian Ho January 23, 2014