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How Might New Tariffs on Chinese Imports Affect Houston?
Posted on · Energy analysts examine the ramifications of this latest round of an escalating trade dispute.
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How Could Potential Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Affect Houston’s Economy?
Posted on · Steel and aluminum are a big component of projects in Houston's energy sector.
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Full Show: Steel And Aluminum Tariffs, And Rice University President David Leebron (March 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn how potential new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports could affect the Houston economy. Then, Rice University President David Leebron answers listener questions. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news. And we preview the Houston Jewish Film Festival.
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Will The Tax Overhaul Actually Stimulate The Economy?
Posted on · Ed Hirs, an economics lecturer at the University of Houston, discusses the new tax legislation, and our local experts discuss the political implications.
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Will Houston Have Enough Electricity in the Future?
Posted on · With the dramatic population growth of recent years in Greater Houston comes the need to update and expand services ranging from public transportation to clean water to electricity. Does Greater Houston have enough electricity to meet growing demand? If not, how might we meet that demand in an economically viable way? One approach is the […]
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Houston Import Project and The Other College Guide: Thursday’s show (March 19, 2015)
Posted on · With the dramatic population growth of recent years in Greater Houston comes the need to update and expand services ranging from public transportation to clean water to electricity. Does Greater Houston have enough electricity to meet growing demand? If not, how might we meet that demand in an economically viable way? One approach is the […]