ESG Moving Forward: Lessons from the Past, Visions for the Future
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) evaluations impact firms' market value, but inconsistencies and uncertainties in…
March 19, 2024 3342 Results
Vaccine misinformation at Texas Legislature influences public policy decisions, Rice Baker Institute report says March 19, 2024
Immunization policies imperiled by misleading public testimony
HOUSTON – (March 19, 2024) – The majority of Texans…
Excluding Mexican and Chinese EVs from the United States
Concerns over a potential flood of low-priced electric vehicles are growing, both within the Biden administration and in…
March 19, 2024 
Refugee Relocation Can Be a Positive Experience
While many countries are reluctant to accept and integrate refugees, Mexico and Brazil have established effective ways to…
March 15, 2024 
Rice energy, geopolitics, innovation experts to speak at CERAWeek March 15, 2024
HOUSTON – (March 15, 2022) – A number of experts in energy, carbon, hydrogen, sustainability, geopolitics and innovation…
Brain-Healthy Cities: How Urban Planning Can Foster Healthy Brains and Minds
Can urban design impact our brain health? This issue brief explores how cities can be redesigned to improve our mental well…
March 14, 2024 
The State of Latino Child Health in Houston
Latinos are the largest and most rapidly expanding minority group in the U.S. Our latest brief describes the overall state…
March 14, 2024 
Biden’s Patience With Netanyahu Is Running Thin
President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. is preparing to open a maritime corridor to Gaza highlights a deteriorating…
March 13, 2024 
Houston hospital prices vary substantially, data shows in Baker Institute report March 11, 2024
HOUSTON – (March 11, 2024) – Houston hospitals have significant gaps in their federally mandated price reporting, leading…
Beyond the Bill: Comparing Price and Quality at Houston Area Hospitals
It may pay to shop around for health care. New legislation requiring transparency in health insurance coverage allows price…
March 11, 2024