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. […]
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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 […]
Bush School Graduate Research Reveals Highest Health Uninsurance Rates in Texas
New research published in The Takeaway, a policy brief produced by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service, found that while uninsured rates in Texas declined from 2012 to 2016, the state still leads the nation in health uninsured rates. Texas Lyceum […]
Bush School Hosts Girls Inc. President and CEO Judy Vredenburgh
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Judy Vredenburgh, President and CEO of Girls Inc., gave a talk about “The Power of Mentoring: Shaping Lives, Strengthening Futures” for the 2018 Bank of America Program on Volunteerism. The evening was hosted by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy and the Bush School’s new Center for […]
Rethinking Texas Water Policy
This two-day conference on Rethinking Texas Water Policy featured educational presentations on groundwater and surface water policy by government, industry, and academic experts representing a range of groundwater and surface water interests and expertise. The speakers included distinguished state government officials, jurists, hydrologists, and academics from Texas A&M University, Rice University, Texas Tech University, Texas […]
