On April 5, Keilly O’Reilly, a master’s degree student at the Bush School of Government & Public Service, presented her research at the Texas Lyceum’s annual Public Conference (PubCon), “Mission Control: Texas’ Leadership in Space, Technology, and Innovation” at the Space Center Houston. O’Reilly explored whether students in Texas are acquiring the necessary skills to […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Research Illustrates How Regional Trade Agreements Could Be More Effective
A new issue of The Takeaway explores how the trade-promoting effects of Regional Trade Agreements can vary significantly, especially for specific products like apparel. COLLEGE STATION, TX (September 08, 2023) – The most recent issue of The Takeaway reports on research showing that the trade-promoting effects of regional trade agreements (RTAs) vary significantly across RTAs […]
Job Creation in Sub-Saharan Africa
A new issue of The Takeaway explores the role manufacturing can play in boosting productivity growth and job creation in sub-Saharan Africa. The most recent issue of The Takeaway reports on a fundamental development challenge in sub-Saharan Africa—productivity growth and job creation—a challenge highlighted by the region’s high underemployment and informal employment and growing population. […]
Can Ethics Training Reduce Police Corruption?
A study on an ethics-training program in Ghana shows a positive impact on police officers’ values, beliefs, and propensity to engage in unethical behavior.
Study Estimates the Impact of Expiring Pandemic‑era ACA Marketplace Policies in Texas
A Texas A&M study predicts the extent to which health insurance enrollment gains will be lost when COVID-19 related Marketplace subsidies and expanded eligibility criteria expire.
Bush School Study Estimates Impact of Expiring Pandemic‑era Medicaid Policies in Texas
A new study estimates the gains and expected losses related to pandemic-era Medicaid policies scheduled to expire in April. Texas continues to have the highest uninsured rate in the nation, but as a result of pandemic-era Medicaid policies, Texas did make historic gains in health insurance coverage. Two Texas A&M faculty members, Laura Dague from […]
Rebel Conflict and Legitimacy Politics
A new issue of The Takeaway describes how, in addition to violent conflict, armed rebel groups also engage in a wide range of non-violent political projects, including holding popular elections.
Productivity and “War Vulnerability”
The latest issue of The Takeaway examines the drivers behind productivity changes during warfare.
