On Monday, April 8, Acting Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) Matthew J. Roggow serving the Big Bend Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol will present “Security: America’s Border in Theory and Practice” as part of the Borders & Migration Program hosted by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of […]
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Education Policy Workshop to Examine Preferences and Spending Patterns in Response to the Pandemic
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Dr. Matthew G. Springer will present “Under Pr-ESSER: Revealed Preferences and Spending Patterns in Response to the Pandemic” as part of the Education Policy Workshop series hosted by the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. […]
U.S. Border Patrol to Discuss Border Security at Bush School Event
On Monday, April 8, the U.S. Border Patrol’s Acting Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) for the Big Bend Sector, Matthew J. Roggow, will present “Security: America’s Border in Theory and Practice” as part of the The Other Side of the Border: Ties That Bind and Issues That Divide speaker series. The series, hosted by the Mosbacher […]
Bass Pro Shops Founder & Lead Outfitter Johnny Morris honored with McLane Leadership in Business Award
story: Abigail Huie, Bush School MPIA Student, March 2024 On March 5, 2024, the Mosbacher Institute of Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government & Public Service awarded Johnny Morris, Founder and Lead Outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, the 2024 McLane Leadership in Business Award. Morris was celebrated by a crowd […]
Bush School White Paper Explores How Economic Integration is Linked to a Lower Probability of Conflict in the Levant
Renewed conflict in the Middle East in the fall of 2023 drew the world’s attention to long-standing tensions in the group of countries collectively known as the Levant. Although it is naïve to suggest that economic cooperation efforts alone are sufficient solutions to political crises, they can be a key building block for peace. In […]
How International Migration Contributes to Peace
Economic interdependence has long been a force for peace. The most recent issue of The Takeaway, “International Migration and Interstate Conflict,” describes how international migration fosters economic interdependence and reduces international conflict. The author also discusses the implications of international migration opposition and how this issue relates to increasing the likelihood of conflict. The article […]
The Challenges and Opportunities of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk Factors and Green Bonds in Public Finance
A new issue of The Takeaway explores the rise of green bond financing and ESG investing, including their usefulness in public finance and the need for better regulation and labeling. COLLEGE STATION, TX (October 20, 2023) – There is increasing market demand and political wariness for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments. The most recent […]
Former HUD Secretary Provides Insight on the Status of U.S. Infrastructure
By Abigail Huie The 10th U.S. Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Henry Cisneros, spoke at the Bush School about the Role of Modernized Infrastructure. On October 4, 2023, the Mosbacher Institute hosted the 2023 ConocoPhillips White House Lecture, featuring Henry Cisneros, the 10th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the former mayor […]
The Rise of Organized Retail Crime in America: Risks Resemble those Seen in Conflict Areas
A new issue of The Takeaway recommends responding to increases in organized retail crime with Operations and Supply Chain Management solutions. COLLEGE STATION, TX (October 6, 2023) – A steep rise in Organized Retail Crime (ORC) activity is concerning both because it burdens the economy and threatens the safety of customers and employees. A new […]
Improving Future Wildlife Conservation Programs by Understanding Emerging Stakeholder Values
A new issue of The Takeaway reports on a student capstone study that shows how considering the wildlife values of stakeholders can improve Texas conservation programs. COLLEGE STATION, TX (October 2, 2023) – The dwindling population of Monarch butterflies is a poignant reminder of the need for increased conservation efforts. Private agricultural lands provide more […]