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March 31, 2020
Refugees in Turkey Hit Hard by Covid-19 Restrictions
With international borders closed, governments around the world should allow unemployed migrants to remain in their countries and give them “the option to search for a new job and transfer their visa if and when the spread of the virus has slowed and quarantine measures are lifted,” said fellow Kelsey Norman of the impact on migrants and refugees of coronavirus mobility restrictions.
Read more at Ahval News March 30, 2020
Experts Say Shale Will Rise Again
With shale, “the assets don’t go away because you haven’t destroyed the field,” said Ken Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies. “We’ll see a thinning of the herd but the assets will still be there.”
Read more at Bloomberg March 30, 2020
How Gulf States Will Survive $20 Oil
Ever wonder why Saudi Arabia and the Gulf oil states consume so much of their own oil? Or how they're preparing for climate change? Or how they'll survive $20 oil?
Read more at POMPEPS March 26, 2020
Impact of Largest Economic Rescue Package in U.S. History
"It was definitely necessary, though it was later than many would have liked, especially for small businesses," said fellow Mark Jones of the $2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress. "It's going to take time to get those loans out to small businesses, as well as payments to individuals, but it should have a positive impact, at least in the short- to medium-term."
Read more at Houston Matters March 26, 2020
Hotez to U.S. leaders: Resist Temptation to Resume 'Normal Life'
“This is very tough for government officials," said health policy fellow Peter Hotez. "I’m sorry to say we’re still in the early stages of this epidemic."
Read more at the Houston Chronicle