Dr. Susan Dynarski will present “Inequality in Education: What Have We Learned and How Can We Fix It?” at an Education Policy Workshop hosted by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University. The event will be held at the George H. […]
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North American Trade Symposium
On February 27, a distinguished group of panelists gathered to discuss the future of free trade in North America. The main speaker was Dr. Jaime Serra Puche, the lead negotiator of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for Mexico. Following his remarks, Drayton McLane Jr., Chairman of the McLane Group; Douglas George, Acting Consul […]
Evaluating California’s Rooftop Solar Initiative
In “California’s Solar Rooftop Experience: A Report Card,” the authors take a broad look at the costs and benefits to California rooftop solar adopters, affected electric utility companies, the government, and the environment because of lower carbon emissions. Using data from academic and industry sources, they calculate how much would have been spent on a […]
Economist Anne Krueger Discusses Trade Policy
On February 13, the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy hosted American economist Anne O. Krueger at a Conversations in Public Policy event focused on the economic impact of President Trump’s trade policy. The lecture, attended by about 400 guests, was co-hosted by the Texas A&M Department of Economics and the Private Enterprise Research Center. […]
Why The Federal Debt Matters
Some recent editorials have suggested that the national debt, which this week surpassed $22 trillion, is nothing more than a political football to carry only when it’s politically convenient. But according to Dr. Raymond Robertson, an economist at Texas A&M University Bush School of Government & Public Service, there are plenty of reasons why ever-increasing […]
The Economic Impact of President Trump’s Trade Policy
As Washington debates President Trump’s new tariffs and renegotiated NAFTA, noted economist Dr. Anne Krueger will discuss the economic impact of these trade policies at the Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The Mosbacher Institute for Trade Economics and Public Policy will feature Dr. Krueger at its spring […]
Trade and Energy Policy Challenges Facing Congress With US Congressman Bill Flores
On November 7, the day after the midterm elections, US Congressman Bill Flores participated in the Conversations in Public Policy series hosted by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy. The evening’s discussion focused on trade and energy policy challenges facing congress and was attended by more than two hundred guests from the […]
US Representative Bill Flores to Speak on Trade, Energy Policy at A&M’s Bush School
United States Congressman Bill Flores will be discussing the trade and energy policy challenges facing Congress on November 7, 2018. Flores has served as the representative for Texas District 17 for seven years and sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service’s Mosbacher Institute will […]
“Mattress Mack” Honored with the 2018 McLane Leadership in Business Award
On September 26, 2018, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the founder and owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, was awarded the McLane Leadership in Business Award by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, & Public Policy. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in the area of business and public or community service. Mr. McIngvale’s remarks, given to […]
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale to Receive McLane Leadership in Business Award
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale will receive the McLane Leadership in Business Award on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The award will be presented by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Presented annually, the award recognizes a prominent individual in the […]
