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Coercive annexation of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China would unleash globally destructive consequences, Rice Baker Institute report says

August 15, 2024

A new paper from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy argues that an annexation of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) would trigger economic shocks and diminish the quality of life for populations across Asia and beyond, as well as have devastating impacts on American interests and Americans’ well-being.

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Rice experts share insights with leading media during Paris Olympics

August 13, 2024

As the world’s attention turned to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, experts from Rice lent their expertise to major national news outlets.

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Rice’s Baker Institute unveils Argentina Energy Sector Initiative

August 8, 2024

Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy announces a new initiative focused on the Argentine energy sector that will result in conferences, reports and workshops. Argentina possesses a wide range of energy resources, including the Vaca Muerta shale formation which contains the world’s second largest unconventional natural gas and fourth largest unconventional petroleum reserves.

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Rice energy experts available to explain Chevron’s headquarters move to Houston

August 2, 2024

Two energy experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are available to comment on Chevron moving its headquarters to Houston.

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Higher CEO pay in large health care systems linked to hospital consolidations, Rice study suggests

July 25, 2024

A new study from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy reveals that CEO salaries for nonprofit hospitals and health care systems increased significantly from 2012 to 2019. This rise in compensation may be a factor driving the ongoing consolidation of health care systems, particularly among larger organizations, according to the researchers.  

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Rice experts available to discuss variety of Olympic-related topics on 2024 Paris Games

July 16, 2024

Experts from are available to discuss Olympic-related topics with the media.

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Rice experts available to discuss impact of Hurricane Beryl

July 10, 2024

In the wake of the storm, experts are available to discuss its impact.

Hospital bills

Hospital prices, not insurance rates, may be cause of increased cost strain on consumers: Rice Baker Institute report

June 25, 2024

The gap between health insurance costs and workers’ wages has significantly expanded, and this trend has not only led to significant concerns about health care affordability but raised questions regarding whether hospitals or health insurance companies bear the blame for escalating costs, according to new research from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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FBI, AAPI leaders meet at Rice to address discrimination toward Asian American academics

June 18, 2024

Leadership from the FBI joined a dialogue hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to hear from the Asian American and academic communities to examine gaps between national science and technology policy and its implementation.

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Expert available to discuss World Refugee Day

June 18, 2024

An expert on the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to discuss the annual internationally observed June 20 holiday “World Refugee Day,” which recognizes the rights, experiences and plight of global refugees — including many who have settled in Texas.

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Rice hosts International Space University’s Space Studies Program as attendees prepare to explore moon, Mars and beyond

June 12, 2024

More than 200 space industry professionals gathered at Rice for the opening ceremony of the International Space University’s Space Studies Program.

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Rice’s Baker Institute unveils Neuro-Policy Program, $1M gift to advance Texas ‘brain capital’

June 12, 2024

A $1 million gift to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy from Harry Yan and Weiman Gao will establish a new Neuro-Policy Program to advance interdisciplinary approaches to addressing brain health challenges as well as spurring economic opportunity.

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Bill King joins Rice Baker Institute as finance fellow

June 11, 2024

Bill King will join Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy as a fellow in public finance.

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FBI leadership to discuss national science, technology policy implementation at June 6 Rice Baker Institute event

June 4, 2024

Jill Murphy, deputy assistant director of counterintelligence at the FBI, and the leadership of the FBI’s Houston field office will dialogue with members of the academic and Asian American communities at a June 6 event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Expert on Mexico politics available to discuss Scheinbaum election

June 3, 2024

A leading expert on Mexico politics and U.S./Mexico relations from Rice University is available to speak on the election of Mexico’s first female president Claudia Scheinbaum.

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