Advancing Non-Medical Drivers of Health Through Policy in Texas
Addressing non-medical drivers of health (NMDOH) is crucial to improving health outcomes and containing health care costs. A…
July 17, 2024 5517 Results
Dean Becker
Key Findings From the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy July 16, 2024
The Energy Institute’s “Statistical Review of World Energy” has been providing timely, comprehensive, and objective data to…
Nearshoring in Mexico: Seizing Opportunities and Facing Challenges
Nearshoring is gaining global economic significance, with Mexico poised to capitalize on this trend due to its proximity to…
July 16, 2024 
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 
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 
Contributing Expert
Dean Becker produces and hosts nine radio programs per week for the Drug Truth Network (DTN). Becker has consulted with a…
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…