How Is the Economy Really Doing?
A slowing inflation rate, low unemployment, and record stock market highs all point to a strong economy. But are consumers…
July 15, 2024 3342 Results
The Power Problem: Nearshoring and Mexico’s Energy Sector
Nearshoring offers Mexico a major economic opportunity; however, current policy hindering power expansion, energy transition…
July 3, 2024 
Can the Texas Border Strategy Achieve Its Aims?
Can Texas’ approach to U.S.-Mexico border relations really solve long-standing migration and fentanyl issues? This new brief…
July 2, 2024 
Is China Taking Over the Anime Industry? Definitions and Data
Once considered a uniquely Japanese art form, anime is globalizing — with China now playing a growing role in its production…
June 28, 2024 
The World of Energy in 2023: Mixed Message?
Fellow in Energy and Global Oil, Mark Finley, comments on the 2024 edition of the Energy Institute’s “Statistical Review of…
June 28, 2024 
Hospital prices, not insurance rates, may be cause of increased cost strain on consumers, Rice Baker Institute report says June 25, 2024
Published research in Health Affairs Scholar analyzes price indices from 2006-23
The gap between health insurance costs and…
Why the US Federal Deficit Keeps Climbing
John W. Diamond, director of the Baker Institute Center for Public Finance, explains what’s driving the growing government…
June 25, 2024 
What Does Mexico’s Impending Return to Single-Party Governance Mean for Attracting FDI?
As Mexico faces a potential return to single-party rule, its ability to attract foreign direct investment is diminishing…
June 25, 2024 
Screening Patients for Non-Medical Needs Is Valuable Even When Clinicians Can’t Resolve Identified Needs
Medical providers are increasingly asking patients about their access to food, housing, and transportation. In this…
June 21, 2024 
Testimony to the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce
In her recent testimony at the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Hearing on “Securing America’s Critical…
June 21, 2024