By Diego A Golombek, Laura Booi, Dominic Campbell, Walter D. Dawson, Harris Eyre, Brian Lawlor and Agustín Ibañez 

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The number of “married but filing separately” tax returns is on the rise in the U.S., but is it always the right decision for couples? This issue brief by public finance fellow Joyce Beebe can help married couples make the right decision.

The issue brief explores Mexico’s financial inclusion as an obstacle for development, based on an index developed by the author, expert Jesús Antonio López Cabrera.

Recent money laundering cases in Texas have left behind a trove of documents that open a window into the methods used by Mexican kleptocrats. They also reveal what the U.S. can do to strengthen its financial system against such illicit activities.

This brief reviews federal and Texas specific policies and regulation to support the integration of non-medical services into health care payment systems.

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Using the National Academy of State Health Policy Hospital Cost Tool, we compared changes in hospital profits…

Researchers present a new brain health model that focuses on optimizing brain health in young adults through a combination of education, knowledge, and skills.

By Anshul Bhatnagar, Jingbo Niu, Vivian Ho, Wolfgang C. Winkelmayer and Kevin Erickson

Recent initiatives aim to improve…

By Lamia Varawala, Mohammad Reza Hesamzadeh, György Dán, Derek Bunn and Juan Rosellón

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Despite the many potential challenges — including difficulties conserving water, using clean energy and dealing with the López Obrador administration — Tesla will most likely move forward with the construction of a “gigafactory" in Mexico. In this issue brief, fellow David Gantz explains why the benefits outweigh the risks.