Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar | Chair in Islamic Economics, Finance and Management
Mahmoud A. El-Gamal, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Economics at Rice University, where he also holds the…
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Mahmoud A. El-Gamal
Did Two Decades of Urban Renewal Benefit Small Businesses in Houston’s Third Ward?
Alisha Small joined the “Baker Briefing” podcast to discuss the impacts of two decades of urban revitalization efforts on…
February 24, 2025 
Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessments: Occam’s Razor Does Not Apply
While our understanding of sustainability has advanced significantly over the past 50 years, outdated approaches still shape…
February 20, 2025 
US research universities’ innovation and future to be examined at Ion event Feb. 24 February 19, 2025
Rice and ASU presidents to discuss institutions’ role in driving innovation in service to the nation
In an interconnected and…
Profit and Power: Opportunities in the US-South Korea Energy Sector
Deepening U.S.-Korea energy ties could drive economic growth and strengthen a crucial alliance. In a new Baker Institute…
February 18, 2025 
Policy Issues and Challenges Under Mexico’s New Electricity Reform
On Jan. 29, 2025, the Mexican government announced a new electricity law aimed at bolstering state control over the sector…
February 18, 2025 
Trump’s ‘America First’ Foreign Policy
What does President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach mean for U.S. foreign policy and our global commitments? Elliott…
February 17, 2025 
US LNG Exports: Truth and Consequence Revisited
Since 2016, U.S. LNG exports have grown significantly, with supply to Europe playing a key role in mitigating energy and…
February 17, 2025 
Mexico’s Artificial Intelligence Future (Part 1)
Claudia del Pozo and Alejandro Dabdoub joined “México Centered” to discuss the barriers and opportunities ahead for…
February 17, 2025 