America's Fiscal Constitution, featuring former Mayor Bill White April 3, 2014
In his new book “America’s Fiscal Constitution,” Bill White dispels common myths about the budget and extracts practical…
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The Evolution of Mexican Democracy April 2, 2014
José Woldenberg is a Mexican political scientist and sociologist who served as the first president of the Federal Electoral…
Civic Scientist Lecture Series — Panel Session on Advancing Civic Science in America April 1, 2014
Join us for an interactive panel session on the current state of science in America with three eminent civic scientists —…
Cannabinomics: The Impact of Cannabis and Hemp on America’s Economy and Public Safety March 31, 2014
After 40 years and $1 trillion in taxpayer dollars, the war on drugs is widely recognized as a failure. While having a…
U.S. Policy in the Middle East March 27, 2014
The Honorable Edward P. Djerejian, founding director of Rice University’s Baker Institute, will discuss the Arab Awakening…
Drones in the United States March 25, 2014
In 2012, President Obama signed into law an aviation bill that will open American skies to drones over the next several…
The Politics of Reform in China: Global Dreams March 24, 2014
Where is China going? Recent economic policies by China's leaders suggest Beijing is increasingly concerned about inflation…
A Conversation With the Honorable Nancy Pelosi March 18, 2014
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi is the Democratic leader of the House of Representatives in the 113th Congress. From 2007 to 2011…
Pathways to Empowerment: Women and the Economy in the Developing World February 25, 2014
The Women and Human Rights in the Middle East Program at Rice University’s Baker Institute, CARE, and the City of Houston…
The Geopolitics of Natural Gas February 21, 2014
One of the most dramatic energy market developments in recent years is tied directly to unconventional natural gas. Indeed…