Unpacking the Rhetoric Behind Mexico’s Judicial Reform
In September 2024, Mexico passed a constitutional reform to significantly reshape its judiciary. Yet, some narratives used…
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Revisiting Price Transparency at Texas Medical Center Hospitals
Four years after federal hospital price transparency regulations took effect, many hospitals are still falling short. A new…
April 29, 2025 
Rivalry, Conflict, and Opportunity in Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas
Eastern Mediterranean nations’ natural gas resources offer significant economic opportunities and could strengthen regional…
April 29, 2025 
Prospects for Carbon Markets in Africa: Ethiopia as a Case Study
Africa’s diverse ecosystems have the potential to store significant amounts of carbon, aiding in the reduction of…
April 28, 2025 
95th birthday tribute to Secretary James A. Baker, III April 28, 2025
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy extends best wishes to our founder and mentor, James A. Baker, III, on…
Trump’s Sprawling Deportation Campaign
With its sweeping mass deportation campaign, the Trump administration is attempting to reshape long-standing U.S…
April 28, 2025 
Why Confidential Contraception Matters for Texas Teens
In Texas, teens have more limits to confidential birth control than in most states, where parental consent isn’t required. A…
April 25, 2025 
Introducing ‘The Two-Handed Economist,’ a podcast with up-to-the-minute analysis of economic developments April 23, 2025
This month, the Baker Institute introduced “The Two-Handed Economist” — a new podcast with clear-eyed, up-to-the-minute…
Role of Human Mobility in Global Climate Policy: Belém and Beyond
Climate change is driving more migration, displacement, and relocations, but is enough funding in place to protect those…
April 23, 2025 
Syrian Refugees in Türkiye: Prospects for Return or Integration?
Syrian refugees in Türkiye are at a crossroads: return to a changing Syria or deepen integration. Elizabeth Ferris’ new…
April 22, 2025