A Primer on Gross Receipts Taxes
At least four states are currently considering a gross receipts tax (GRT) to improve revenues, yet Texas legislators have…
January 9, 2018 5516 Results
Geopolitical Dimensions of U.S. Oil Security
The United States appears less exposed to geopolitical risks affecting its oil supply than at any time since the early 1970s…
January 4, 2018 
Capuano Sworn in as EIA Admin.
Linda Capuano, former fellow in energy technology, has been sworn in as administrator of the Energy Information…
December 21, 2017 
Top 100 U.S. Startup Cities in 2016
This report uses data to examine venture capital investment in the United States for 2016 and generate a ranking for the top…
December 21, 2017 
Mexico’s Security Challenges Are Jeopardizing Its Future
Rising crime and violence in Mexico threaten to derail the economic reforms that are President Enrique Peña Nieto's legacy.
December 18, 2017 RYP Mixer: Adopting Alternative Energy in the U.S. December 13, 2017
The Baker Institute Roundtable Young Professionals hosted a member mixer focused on renewable energy technologies. Featured…
Houston Area Law Enforcement Leaders Favor Drug Policy Reform
Houston and Harris County area law enforcement leaders weigh in on the need for drug policy reforms in the United States.
December 8, 2017 
Valuation of Groundwater in Place at a Texas Frac Water Supplier
To either close deals or resolve disputes, parties and courts must be able to attach a credible economic value to water that…
December 7, 2017 21st Century Water Resiliency Challenges: Trends and Opportunities December 4, 2017
This event will be webcast live on this page beginning at 12:45 pm.
The series of hurricanes and storms and subsequent…
Living with Flooding in Houston
What should new and established Houstonians know about area flooding caused by hurricanes? How can they avoid buying a home…
December 4, 2017