The GDP Drop Isn’t the Real Warning Sign
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025. On “The Two-Handed Economist,” John W. Diamond breaks down the…
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The Iberian Peninsula Blackout — Causes, Consequences, and Challenges Ahead
On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula faced a widespread blackout. In this commentary, nonresident scholar Raúl Bajo…
May 2, 2025 
Proposed ‘anti-science’ federal budget will boost China’s progress, Baker Institute expert says May 2, 2025
Experts on American science and research policy are available to discuss how the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts…
Facility Usage and Conditions in Houston Schools May 1, 2025
Overview
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is currently experiencing a mismatch between school facility usage and…
A Smarter Approach to Health Care in Texas
What if health care focused on preventing illness? New bills introduced in the 89th Texas legislative session would invest…
May 1, 2025 
Extreme price variation at Houston hospitals continues, expert says April 30, 2025
Houston hospitals show significant pricing differences in their procedures, according to a new brief from Rice University’s…
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…
April 30, 2025 
Syrian Displacement and the Prospects of Return April 29, 2025
On Dec. 8, 2024, the world watched as Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell following the takeover of Syria by the opposition group…
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