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Drug Policy | Research Paper

Second Chances: The Economic and Social Benefits of Expanding Drug Diversion Programs in Harris County

In this report, the authors analyze the potential benefits of expanding jail diversion programs for low-level drug offenses…

September 28, 2015

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Research Paper

Women’s Political Representation in Kuwait: An Untold Story

This report sheds light on the challenges facing women in Kuwait to play a more substantive role in the decision-making…

September 28, 2015

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Issue Brief

Rethinking Economic Rentierism and Women’s Empowerment

In this brief, the authors examine the link between oil and female labor force participation in the Middle East and North…

September 25, 2015

Claudio X. González Center for the US and Mexico | Claudio X. González Center for the US and Mexico

North America in Global Energy Markets: Infrastructure and Integration

At the 2014 North American Leaders' Summit (NALS), the presidents of the United States and Mexico and the prime minister of…

September 24, 2015

Global Health | Center for Health Policy | Journal

Vaccine Science Diplomacy: Expanding Capacity to Prevent Emerging and Neglected Tropical Diseases Arising From Islamic State (IS)–held Territories

This journal article examines the spread of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Middle East countries occupied by the…

September 24, 2015

Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Supporting Women Through Sustainable Development Goals

The UN adopted new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the end of September 2015. Using data from the Arab Millennium…

September 23, 2015

McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Press Release

The McNair Center launches!

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation has generously provided an $8 million endowment to establish the McNair Center for…

September 22, 2015

International Economics | Commentary

Could We Take the Dollar Down Again?

International economics fellow Russell Green discusses the impact of the historic Plaza Accord agreement and what it would…

September 22, 2015

Center for Health Policy | Health Economics | Journal

Impact of Processes of Care Aimed at Complication Reduction on the Cost of Complex Cancer Surgery

Health care providers add multiple processes to the care of complex cancer patients, believing they prevent and/or…

September 22, 2015

International Economics | Working Paper

The Plaza Agreement and Japan: Reflection on the 30th Year Anniversary

This working paper is one of a series submitted for the Oct. 1, 2015, Baker Institute event "Currency Policy Then and Now…

September 21, 2015