A Smarter Approach to Health Care in Texas
What if health care focused on preventing illness? New bills introduced in the 89th Texas legislative session would invest…
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Extreme price variation at Houston hospitals continues, expert says April 30, 2025
Houston hospitals show significant pricing differences in their procedures, according to a new brief from Rice University’s…
Unpacking the Rhetoric Behind Mexico’s Judicial Reform
In September 2024, Mexico passed a constitutional reform to significantly reshape its judiciary. Yet, some narratives used…
April 30, 2025 
Syrian Displacement and the Prospects of Return April 29, 2025
On Dec. 8, 2024, the world watched as Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell following the takeover of Syria by the opposition group…
Revisiting Price Transparency at Texas Medical Center Hospitals
Four years after federal hospital price transparency regulations took effect, many hospitals are still falling short. A new…
April 29, 2025 
Rivalry, Conflict, and Opportunity in Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas
Eastern Mediterranean nations’ natural gas resources offer significant economic opportunities and could strengthen regional…
April 29, 2025 
Teen Access to Contraception: Health Impacts and Policy Considerations April 28, 2025
Access to confidential reproductive health care — including contraception — is a critical component of adolescent health…
Prospects for Carbon Markets in Africa: Ethiopia as a Case Study
Africa’s diverse ecosystems have the potential to store significant amounts of carbon, aiding in the reduction of…
April 28, 2025 
95th birthday tribute to Secretary James A. Baker, III April 28, 2025
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy extends best wishes to our founder and mentor, James A. Baker, III, on…
Trump’s Sprawling Deportation Campaign
With its sweeping mass deportation campaign, the Trump administration is attempting to reshape long-standing U.S…
April 28, 2025