Expert Alerts

Trillions in fiscal stimulus must eventually be paid off, Baker Institute expert says

HOUSTON – (April 28, 2020) – Over the past decade, U.S. federal debt as a share of the economy has grown to levels not reached since the aftermath of World War II. Recent tax cuts and the ongoing fiscal stimulus related to the COVID-19 pandemic have placed U.S. debt on an unstable and unprecedented path moving forward, according to an economics expert at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Parenting in a pandemic: How caregivers can ease young minds

Parenting has become more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but developmental and clinical psychology provides insight on how to adapt to the circumstances, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Remote teaching makes us more human, Rice U. expert says

How Muslims are preparing for Ramadan amid COVID-19

Limiting immigration 'will only hurt our economy,' says Baker Institute expert

'Mind-blowing carnage in US oil prices makes little sense,' says Baker Institute expert

Rice U. experts share insights on 10th anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Hardship presents opportunity for creativity, Rice Business experts say

Pandemic expected to affect natural gas only in short term, says Baker Institute expert

Republicans more likely to invest in stocks during coronavirus market crash, says Rice U. expert

HOUSTON – (March 31, 2020) – The downturn in the stock market has rattled most investors but also created unprecedented long-term investment opportunities, according to expert at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business.

Pandemic may be Mexican leadership's undoing, says Baker Institute expert

HOUSTON – (March 27, 2020) – The coronavirus pandemic is testing Mexico's leaders and their ability to handle a crisis, according to an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Online church services reduce 'sense of loneliness,' says Baker Institute expert

HOUSTON – (March 23, 2020) – With local and state government officials restricting large public gatherings and President Trump urging Americans to limit their gatherings to fewer than 10 people during the novel coronavirus outbreak, houses of worship all over the country are streaming services online. Even a reduced service can ease "the sense of loneliness," said William Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Senior Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.  

Rice U. experts available to discuss COVID-19's wide-ranging impact

HOUSTON – (March 23, 2020) – As the COVID-19 pandemic grows and impacts the lives of people across the globe, Rice University experts are available to discuss various topics related to the disease. 

Turning to small business loan programs amid crisis makes economic, political sense, says Rice U. expert

HOUSTON – (March 23, 2020) – President Trump's decision to utilize the Small Business Administration’s grant and loan programs as means of stabilizing local economies amid the shock of the coronavirus pandemic is motivated by their ability to pump money into local economies quickly — and their popularity in Congress — according to an expert at Rice University.

Panic-buyers not making rational decisions, says Rice U. consumer behavior expert

HOUSTON – (March 20, 2020) – Many Americans who are worried about being able to provide food, water and other necessities for their families during the coronavirus outbreak aren’t making rational decisions, according to a consumer behavior expert at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business. Utpal Dholakia, professor of marketing at Rice Business, is available to discuss the dynamics at play.