Research Library | Baker Institute

The war in Ukraine has taken a dramatic turn. The recent Ukrainian victory in the Kharkiv region has sent a clear message to Putin, who has so far responded with partial mobilization: Russia is in deep trouble in Ukraine.

Joe Barnes September 21, 2022

A graduation cap lies amongst $100 bills.

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

The Student Loan Forgiveness Policy Blunder

The most recent price tag for Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is an estimated half-trillion dollars or more. Will higher inflation be another cost?

John W. Diamond August 25, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Corporate Minimum Tax Faces Major Issues

The 15% corporate minimum tax is one of the Inflation Reduction Act's key revenue-raising provisions Joyce Beebe reviews the background, operating mechanism and different perspectives associated with implementing the corporate minimum tax.

Joyce Beebe August 24, 2022

International Economics | Commentary

Meet the New Industrial Policy, Same as the Old Industrial Policy?

With the recent enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, the conversation about industrial policy has started up again. Are state-directed economic policies back, and will such initiatives work?

Simon Lester August 24, 2022

Conflict Resolution and U.S. Foreign Policy | Commentary

Biden Foreign Policy at 18 Months

Biden’s foreign policy retains the usual mix of high ideals and pragmatic self-interest that has been a hallmark of U.S. foreign policy since the Republic’s founding.

Joe Barnes August 23, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

How Do States Tax Peer-To-Peer Car Sharing?

Travelers have a lot to juggle this summer: besides pricey airline tickets, higher energy prices, and more costly food and…

Joyce Beebe August 10, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Commentary

The Strong Job Market and Sliding College Enrollment

A hot job market is spurring a decline in college enrollment — with possible downsides for would-be students once the labor market cools.

Joyce Beebe July 13, 2022

Science and Technology Policy | Commentary

Remembering Bob Curl, Nobel Prize Winner and Legendary Rice University Professor

Senior fellow Neal Lane remembers colleague Robert F. Curl.

Neal F. Lane July 11, 2022

Commentary

The Madrid Summit and the Future of NATO

Russia’s attack on Ukraine — the culmination of over a decade marked by growing Russian military interference in Georgia and then Ukraine — has refocused NATO’s attention on the threat posed by Moscow.

Joe Barnes July 5, 2022

Pregnant woman sitting on bed, cradling belly

McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Commentary

The Formula Shortage: Economic Impact and Policy Responses

A New Health Threat

With the average out-of-stock rate for baby formula reaching 43% nationwide, parents and policymakers are…

Alexandra E. Bello June 23, 2022