Automation increases income inequality, say Baker Institute experts
Automation does not kill jobs, but it does increase income inequality, according to new research from Dagobert Brito, Rice Faculty Scholar in international economics at the Baker Institute, and Robert Curl, the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor Emeritus of Chemistry.
Racial, social factors contribute to mental health inequity, says Baker Institute experts
HOUSTON – (Aug. 12, 2020) – Inequities throughout society influence mental health research, where they can become self-perpetuating and contribute to persistent disparities in mental health services, according to new research from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Regional advantages will define future energy transitions, says Baker Institute expert
Different countries will respond in different ways to the challenges of economic growth and environmental sustainability based upon their regional advantages, according to a new paper by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
‘This time is different’: Experts reimagine the police force
Sending law enforcement officers into situations beyond their expertise – and asking them to do jobs more appropriate to other professions – contributes significantly to overpolicing in America, according to experts in a panel discussion hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
To help hard-hit nonprofits, first fix existing relief programs, Rice expert says
HOUSTON – (July 29, 2020) – Nonprofits are struggling to survive during the pandemic’s economic downturn.
How to stop the next pandemic: Reduce wildlife trafficking and forest loss
The ultimate global financial cost of COVID-19 could top $15 trillion, but governments might be able to prevent future pandemics by investing as little as $22 billion a year in programs to curb wildlife trafficking and stem the destruction of tropical forests, according to a new paper from an international team of scientists including Rice University's Ted Loch-Temzelides.
China’s energy infrastructure mapped by Baker Institute
HOUSTON – (July 23, 2020) – Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy has released its latest China Energy Map, an open-source, interactive chart of the country’s energy infrastructure.
Baker Institute: Politics are hindering public health
HOUSTON – (July 16, 2020) – Partisan divisions about the pandemic are negatively affecting public health and economic recovery, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Emmett joins Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies
Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett has been named a fellow in energy and transportation policy in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, the institute announced July 1.
Parents' pandemic-induced stress can do long-term harm to children, says Baker Institute expert
HOUSTON – (July 7, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic, which has accentuated long-standing challenges many families face, has put additional stress on parents that could harm the development of their children, according to a new brief from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Trump vs. Biden brings foreign policy to the forefront
Foreign policy will play a major role in the 2020 presidential campaigns, according to a new brief from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Trade pact success tied to competence of American, Mexican presidents
The success of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) depends on competent leadership from two unpredictable presidents, according to a new brief from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Global scientific collaboration hindered by politics, says Baker Institute study
HOUSTON – (June 22, 2020) –A survey of thousands of scientists conducted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy suggests international scientific collaboration can be improved through policy reform.
New project by Rice political scientist tracks Texas Legislature voting since 1836
Rice University's Mark Jones is renowned for his analysis of the evolution of partisan politics in Texas. His biennial rankings of Texas legislators from most liberal to most conservative receive widespread attention from the media, political figures and the general public.
Rice expert available to discuss upcoming Supreme Court decision on DACA
HOUSTON – (June 17, 2020) – As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to issue a ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Rice University's Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is available for comment.
