Prices Versus Costs: Unpacking Rising US Hospital Profits
The prices of U.S. hospital services have surged exponentially over the last two decades, outpacing inflation and rates of…
September 6, 2024 3342 Results
The Case for Early Childhood Education as Health and Economic Policy
The lack of quality early childhood education carries short- and long-term adverse health and economic effects for children…
September 6, 2024 
Testimony to the Texas House Environmental Regulation Committee
Testimony of Daniel S. Cohan to the Texas House Environmental Regulation Committee on Sept. 5, 2024.
September 6, 2024 
Responsible Collaboration Through Appropriate Research Security
Research security seeks to safeguard the U.S. science and technology community by identifying potential security risks and…
September 5, 2024 
Rice addressing ‘one of the most pressing issues of our time’: The brain’s role in America’s future September 4, 2024
Neuroscience experts from government, medicine, business and academia came together at Rice University’s Bioscience Research…
Houston’s Freeways: Who Was Displaced and Why?
While some scholars claim freeways were designed to adversely impact neighborhoods of color, fellow Edward M. Emmett argues…
September 3, 2024 
American Christianity, Race, and Politics
How do faith, race, and politics intersect? Michael O. Emerson joined the Baker Briefing podcast to explore the role of race…
September 3, 2024 
Venezuela’s Energy Future Hangs in the Balance
Francisco J. Monaldi discusses what Venezuela’s post-election chaos means for the country’s troubled oil sector and its…
August 30, 2024 
Blowback From Gaza: Geopolitics of the Houthi Red Sea Campaign
In response to the ongoing war in Gaza, the Houthi Red Sea campaign has caused significant economic disruptions —…
August 28, 2024 
Exploring Slow Growth in Mexico
Despite innovations in information and communication technologies, Mexico has experienced slow productivity and GDP growth…
August 27, 2024