Annual Roundtable Reception 2024
Members of the Baker Institute Roundtable are invited to mingle with fellows and scholars over cocktails and heavy hors d…
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Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar | Professor of Physics and Astronomy | Director, Rice Space Institute
David Alexander David Alexander is a professor of astrophysics at Rice University and a Rice faculty scholar at the Baker Institute…
Center for Public Finance
Delivering research and analysis on the effects of major U.S. fiscal policies.
Increase Support for Public Pre-K in Texas
Texas should invest in its public pre-K program to address pandemic losses and provide valuable high-quality early learning…
November 14, 2024 
Voting for Party, Not for Public Health
Vaccines are one of the most successful and significant public health measures in the 20th century. However, since the COVID…
November 13, 2024 
Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Regressively Redistribute Property Tax Burden
Houston’s tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZs) were legislated to help finance the economic and infrastructural…
November 13, 2024 
Beyond the Ballot: A Conversation With Dan Quayle
In the aftermath of the pivotal 2024 U.S. presidential election, the nation faces a defining moment that will significantly…