Despite Mexico’s economic reforms, GDP growth never returned to the high rates it experienced between 1940 and 1980. For insights into why the country’s economic progress has been disappointing over the last four decades, read nonresident scholar James Gerber’s new research paper for the Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico. Read more: https://bit.ly/4e2c6BZ
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
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Houston, Texas 8,729 followers
A nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world.
About us
Founded in 1993, the Baker Institute is one of the leading nonpartisan public policy think tanks in the country. As an integral part of Rice University, the institute has a strong track record of achievement based on the work of Rice faculty and the institute's endowed fellows and scholars. The mission of the Baker Institute is to help bridge the gap between the theory and practice of public policy by drawing together experts from academia, government, media, business, and nongovernmental organizations. By involving policymakers and scholars, as well as students, the institute seeks to improve the debate on selected public policy issues and to make a difference in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy, both domestic and international. You can also connect with us on Instagram (@bakerinstitute), Facebook (www.facebook.com/BakerInstitute), and X, formerly known as Twitter (@BakerInstitute).
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http://www.bakerinstitute.org
External link for Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
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- Think Tanks
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1993
- Specialties
- Research, Public Policy, Think Tanks, Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy, Energy, U.S.-Mexico, Health, Middle East, Public Finance, Science & Technology, and Drug Policy
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6100 Main St.
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Houston, Texas 77005, US
Employees at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
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Is global oil demand going to rise or fall? And are forecasters analysts or advocates? Recently, variances have increased across long- and short-term oil market forecasts from major institutions, carrying implications for global energy, sustainability, and economies. A brief by fellow Mark F. traces oil demand projections’ growing disparities and examines the need to recognize shifting institutional bias’s role in these projections. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cBKQcI
What’s Happening to Oil Market Forecasts? | Baker Institute
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ICYMI: The EU’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty may foreshadow an eventual end to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDI) — a legal mechanism that permits foreign investors to sue a country over actions that harm their investments. A brief by fellow David Gantz outlines the history of ISDI provisions in global trade agreements and examines what ISDI’s end might mean for the future of investment and trade in the U.S., EU, and other nations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3X9wlIC
Does the EU's Exit From the Energy Charter Treaty Foreshadow the Demise of ISDS? | Baker Institute
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📣 ICYMI: How will recent energy-focused legislation and Supreme Court decisions shape policies and markets? In collaboration with the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business, join Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) for a conference with leading experts to discuss the future of #energy. Topics will include: ⚡ Emerging technologies and innovations ⚡ Implementation pathways and strategies ⚡ Potential impacts on policies and markets August 29 | 8:30 am CDT https://bit.ly/46855wK
Energy and the Intersection of Technology, Markets, and Policy | Baker Institute
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📣 ICYMI: How will recent energy-focused legislation and Supreme Court decisions shape policies and markets? In collaboration with the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business, join Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) for a conference with leading experts to discuss the future of #energy. Topics will include: ⚡ Emerging technologies and innovations ⚡ Implementation pathways and strategies ⚡ Potential impacts on policies and markets August 29 | 8:30 am CDT https://bit.ly/46855wK
Energy and the Intersection of Technology, Markets, and Policy | Baker Institute
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ICYMI: Each firearm injury statistic represents a person with a unique story. By empowering young people to advocate for new legislation and encouraging gun owners to use secure storage community members can better engage in firearm injury prevention. A new brief from the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences offers more insights and policy recommendations. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3X5Yno9
Awareness to Action: Firearm Injury Prevention and Policy Recommendations | Baker Institute
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The EU’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty may foreshadow an eventual end to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDI) — a legal mechanism that permits foreign investors to sue a country over actions that harm their investments. A brief by fellow David Gantz outlines the history of ISDI provisions in global trade agreements and examines what ISDI’s end might mean for the future of investment and trade in the U.S., EU, and other nations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3X9wlIC
Does the EU's Exit From the Energy Charter Treaty Foreshadow the Demise of ISDS? | Baker Institute
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The big, ugly budget gap that Houston can't keep ignoring
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