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Health insurance
HRMS Issue Brief #16: Characteristics and Changes in Rates of the Uninsured in Texas and the United States as of September 2015
The rate of adults without health insurance across the U.S. dropped nearly twice as much as in Texas from 2013 to 2015, according to a new report released today by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Episcopal Health Foundation.
Elena M. Marks, Vivian Ho, Philomene Balihe December 17, 2015
A globe lies next to the diaphragm of a stethoscope.
Mosquito-transmitted Epidemics: Dengue, Chikungunya and West Nile in the United States and Mexico
This policy brief urges collaboration between the United States and Mexico to address widespread epidemics of mosquito-transmitted diseases like West Nile, dengue and chikungunya in both countries. Such policy development should focus on vector control programs, public awareness and the development of vaccines to curb the spread of these diseases.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Jennifer R. Herricks December 16, 2015
Summary: Water and Energy Workshop
This paper summarizes the presentations and discussions at May 14, 2015, workshop on water-energy interdependence and related issues. The Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) and the Texas A&M University Nexus Research Group convened the event.
Regina M. Buono, Anna B. Mikulska December 7, 2015
Transmission towers against a sunset.
Robust Dynamic Energy Use and Climate Change
This working paper studies optimal taxation in a dynamic stochastic economy in which there is uncertainty about the effects of climate change. It concludes that model uncertainty has significant quantitative implications regarding optimal greenhouse gas emissions and the optimal mix of fossil fuel used.
Xin Li, Borghan Narajabad, Ted Loch-Temzelides December 4, 2015
Map of Middle East.
Contraceptive Choice Among Women in the Middle East
Modern contraceptive methods, such as condoms, can be stigmatized in Middle Eastern culture due to their perceived connection to illicit sexual activities, and some believe the use of condoms to be incompatible with the teachings of Islam. This issue brief examines condom use rates in the Middle East and the role of cultural orientations in contraceptive choice.
Ariana Marnicio December 3, 2015