The Federal Budget Process Is Broken
John Diamond unpacks the looming government shutdown and explains why a weakening labor market is pushing the Federal…
September 18, 2025 3342 Results
The Fed’s Dilemma
The Federal Reserve faces rising political pressure and fiscal challenges as it balances price stability with full…
September 15, 2025 
Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Baker Briefing’ Podcast
Director David M. Satterfield and Karina Zemel discuss the challenges of communicating policy in a politically polarized era…
September 12, 2025 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Issue Brief
What Egypt’s New Asylum Law Means for Refugees Egypt’s new asylum law shifts responsibility for refugee status from UNHCR to the government. In a new issue brief, Kelsey…
September 12, 2025 
Gov. Abbott issues order to ban minors from THC products September 10, 2025
Rice drug policy expert available to discuss Texas hemp executive order
An expert in drug policy from Rice University’s Baker…
The Surprising Impact of the 20% Appraisal Cap in Texas
A deep dive into the effects of 2024 property appraisal caps in five Texas counties reveals inconsistent application…
September 9, 2025 
Nonprofit hospital CEOs rewarded more for size, profits than quality of care, according to new Baker Institute study September 8, 2025
Inflation-adjusted CEO pay in nonprofit hospitals increased from roughly $1 million to $1.3 million between 2012 and 2019…
Innovative Models for Advancing Child Health in Africa
In this brief, Sonali Korde and Michelle Nodskov highlight how the international alliance Newborn Essential Solutions and…
September 5, 2025 
New COVID-19 Vaccine Restrictions and Their Impact
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect against the latest strain…
September 5, 2025 
The Trump Tariff Ruling, the De Minimis Exemption, and an Economy Losing Steam
John W. Diamond breaks down a federal court ruling against President Trump’s tariffs, Trump’s executive order ending the de…
September 4, 2025