Research Library | Baker Institute

Alberto Wertilneck Set to Return as Governor of the Vaca Muerta’s Río Negro Province

Most observers of Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play will be focused on the April 16 gubernatorial election in the province…

Mark P. Jones February 24, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Meeting Trial Participants Where They Are

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly dislocated the operational model of traditional clinical trials as travel restrictions…

Anaeze C. Offodile II February 23, 2023

Commentary

Biden in Kyiv: The War in Ukraine After One Year

It's been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Where do things stand now? Fellow Joe Barnes explores recent developments, including Biden's surprise trip to Kyiv this week, and why the prospect of a full Russian “victory” has long since vanished.

Joe Barnes February 22, 2023

Power lines and transmission towers against a sunset.

Center for Energy Studies | Podcast

Baker Briefing: Is the Texas Power Grid ‘Fixed?’

The Texas power grid is infamously disconnected from the rest of the U.S. Its status as an “energy island” can bring both advantages and disadvantages. Two years ago, Winter Storm Uri knocked out power across Texas for days and exposed major reliability concerns. Here, we discuss changes made in the two years since Winter Storm Uri. Is the Texas grid “fixed?”

Julie A. Cohn, Peter R. Hartley, Edward M. Emmett, David M. Satterfield February 21, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Argentina Program | Commentary

The Battle For Control of the Vaca Muerta is Formally Underway: Neuquén 2023

Neuquén's forthcoming gubernatorial election will see voters choose between three candidates, however, its outcome will significantly affect investments in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta.

Mark P. Jones February 20, 2023

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

Reflecting on the Budget Control Act of 2011 and Its Relevance Now

With the 2023 debt-ceiling negotiations under way, a new issue brief from John Diamond, director of the Center for Public Finance, and Autumn Engebretson looks at the effectiveness of the Budget Control Act 2011, enacted in response to the 2011 debt-ceiling crisis. Did it in fact control the budget? And could similar legislation work now?

John W. Diamond, Autumn Engebretson February 16, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Child Health Policy | Policy Brief

Improving Student Mental Health in Texas Through the Handle with Care Program

If implemented, the Handle with Care program could provide a significant opportunity to help students facing trauma, write scholar Christopher Kulesza and co-author Abigail Levine. Their new policy brief urges Texas legislators to enact the program statewide.

Christopher F. Kulesza, Abigail Levine February 16, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Developing a Robust Hydrogen Market in Texas

Texas is in a very advantageous position to play a leading role in driving hydrogen market growth, but the evolution of policy and market structure will dictate whether or not this comes to pass.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung February 16, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Policy Brief

Two Years After Devastating Winter Storm, What Can We Say about the Isolated Texas Grid?

It’s been two years since Winter Storm Uri swept across Texas, and the question of whether and how to end the isolation of the state’s grid remains. Nonresident scholar Julie Cohn offers a brief history of the standalone Texas grid to explore how the lessons of the past can inform the state’s electric power future.

Julie A. Cohn February 16, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Testimony

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

To access the full testimony, download the PDF on the left-hand sidebar.

Energy studies fellow Anna Mikulska delivered…

Anna B. Mikulska February 16, 2023