This photo shows an industrial zone in China.

The Double-edged Sword: Guanxi and Science Ethics in Academic Physics in the People’s Republic of China

As China continues to open up to the transnational circulation of labor, ideas, technology and capital under globalization, one must wonder: will Chinese society’s more cosmopolitan and transnational groups continue to be guided by guanxi, the system of social networks and influential relationships that facilitate business and other dealings?

Steven W. Lewis, Elaine Howard Ecklund, Di Di March 31, 2017

A reflection of Planet Earth appears on a water drop on a leaf.

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Summary of the 2014–15 Climate Lecture Series

This paper reports the key climate change and public policy issues addressed by guest speakers during the 2014-15 Climate Lecture Series hosted by the Center for Energy Studies.

Regina M. Buono, Kenneth B. Medlock III, Anna B. Mikulska September 29, 2015

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Energy Markets and Commodity Cycles

Energy experts from government, industry and academia investigate influences on oil and gas investments, as well as future directions for global commodity pricing.

September 15, 2013

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Energy Market Cycles

Under this study, the Baker Institute will embark on a comprehensive study on the interaction of the oil investment cycle and the general business cycle, including consideration of how the global economy and patterns of industry capital investment are influenced by oil price shocks.

August 20, 2013

Science and Technology Policy | Research Paper

Science and Technology: Ensuring America's Science Future

The United States should assign a particularly high priority on science and technology over the next four years, especially for federal support of research.

Neal F. Lane, Kirstin R.W. Matthews March 8, 2013