Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Issue Brief

HRMS Issue Brief #2: The Affordable Care Act and Texas’ “Young Invincibles”

More than one-third of Texas’ six million uninsured residents are “Young Invincibles,” and their participation in the Marketplace is critical to reduce the uninsured rate among all Texans. While these young adults have substantial need for health coverage, on the eve of the launch of the Marketplace, Texas’ “Young Invincibles” had a poor understanding of the Affordable Care Act’s health coverage opportunities and held a low opinion of the new law.

Vivian Ho, Elena M. Marks March 31, 2014

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

The Arab Spring and National Oil Companies: Hidden Effects and Stalled Reforms

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Executive Summary

The violent uprisings that have…

Jim Krane March 14, 2014

International Economics | Commentary

India’s Ministry of Finance and the Benefits of Losing

The past few months have seen extraordinary progress in financial sector reforms in India. Why now, near the end of the current government’s term?

Russell Green March 11, 2014

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

The Paradox of Female Economic Participation in the Middle East and North Africa

Despite mounting efforts toward achieving gender equality, the MENA region continues to rank the lowest worldwide in women’s economic participation and opportunity.

Marwa Shalaby March 7, 2014

Solar panels with wind turbines in the distance at sundown.

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

An Expensive Diversion: Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Investments Amid a Context of Challenging Demand

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Executive Summary

In 2009, Abu Dhabi launched a drive into renewable energy…

Jim Krane February 11, 2014

Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Issue Brief

HRMS Issue Brief #1: Were Texans Satisfied With the Cost of Health Care and Health Insurance Prior to the Affordable Care Act?

In this issue brief, Rice University's Baker Institute and The Episcopal Health Foundation ask, "Were Texans satisfied with the cost of health care and health insurance prior to the Affordable Care Act?" By Vivian Ho, Ph.D.; Elena M. Marks, J.D., M.P.H.; and Patricia Gail Bray, Ph.D.

Vivian Ho, Elena M. Marks, Patricia Gail Bray February 10, 2014

A close-up of the Texas Capitol building and the U.S. and Texas flags.

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Commentary

Texas and Medicaid

Baker Institute health policy experts Hagop M. Kantarjian and Vivian Ho explain why Texas, which holds the notorious record of the highest rate of uninsured citizens in the U.S., should follow many Republican-led states that are now reconsidering the Medicaid expansion program under Obamacare.

Hagop M. Kantarjian, Vivian Ho January 23, 2014