Category: foreign-policy

Rand corp news | September 14, 2023

Most Ohio Students Who Earn Manufacturing-Related Credentials Work in Other Industries; Findings Hold Lessons for Push to Grow U.S. Manufacturing

Most students who complete manufacturing-related credentials in Ohio do not end up employed in manufacturing in the state, highlighting a challenge that faces policymakers as they push to create more…

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Rand corp news | September 12, 2023

U.S. Teachers Are Less Satisfied with Their Pay Than Most Working Adults

Sixty-six percent of U.S. teachers who responded to a new, nationally representative survey said their base salary was inadequate, compared with 39 percent of U.S. working adults. These teachers want…

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Rand corp news | September 5, 2023

Many Patients Don’t Get to Choose the Type of Behavioral Health Visit They Receive

With the rapid growth of telehealth for behavioral health services, many patients do not have a choice of whether they receive in-person or remote care.

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Rand corp news | September 5, 2023

New Book by Hoehn and Shanker Asserts America’s National Security Machine Has Gone Astray, Fails To Keep U.S. Safe—But Can Be Fixed

A new book by RAND senior vice president Andrew Hoehn and bestselling author Thom Shanker looks at the major challenges facing America—from superpowers China and Russia to emerging threats like…

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Rand corp news | August 25, 2023

Patient Experiences with Hospitals Significantly Worsened During First Two Years of Pandemic

The experiences of patients hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly worse than in the years before the crisis, with hospitals with higher staffing levels holding on to better scores…

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Rand corp news | August 25, 2023

Spending on Mental Health Services Has Risen by More Than Half Since Beginning of Pandemic

Spending on mental health services among Americans with private health insurance has surged since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to rise even as the use of telehealth has…

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Rand corp news | August 16, 2023

Six Strategies to Boost Affordable Housing in NY Could Aid Creation of 300,000 New Units Over a Decade

Six policies aimed boosting residential housing construction in New York City could spark the production of roughly 300,000 additional new housing units over a decade.

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Rand corp news | July 22, 2023

RAND Study Finds Seniors Not Well Represented In Trials Of New Cancer Treatments, Despite Being The Majority Of Cancer Patients

People age 65 and older are underrepresented in medical studies that test whether promising cancer treatments are safe and effective, raising questions about the applicability of the nation's cancer research…

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Rand corp news | July 10, 2023

Rekha Chiruvolu Joins RAND as Chief Diversity Officer

Experienced diversity, equity, and inclusion professional Rekha Chiruvolu joined RAND today as chief diversity officer and executive director, diversity, equity, and inclusion, overseeing all diversity initiatives at RAND.

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Rand corp news | July 5, 2023

James Dobbins, Diplomat and Nation-Building Expert, Dies at 81; Directed RAND’s International Security and Defense Policy Center

James Dobbins, a veteran diplomat called “one of the leading practitioners of the art” of nation-building by former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, and who directed RAND's International Security and…

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Rand corp news | June 27, 2023

Amb. John F. Tefft to Receive the American Foreign Service Association’s 2023 Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award

Ambassador John F. Tefft will receive the American Foreign Service Association's 2023 Award for Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy in recognition of his outstanding Foreign Service career, his lifelong commitment…

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Rand corp news | June 16, 2023

RAND Statement on Death of Daniel Ellsberg

The RAND Corporation notes the passing of Daniel Ellsberg, who died today. Ellsberg worked at RAND between 1958 and 1970.

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Rand corp news | June 14, 2023

Successful Reconstruction of Ukraine Will Depend on Early Action, Bipartisan U.S. Effort, and U.S.-Europe Partnership

Durable Ukrainian reconstruction will require an end to the fighting, but ultimate success hinges on a U.S.-Europe partnership and the establishment of effective post-war security arrangements.

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Rand corp news | June 13, 2023

State Policies During COVID Associated with Increase in Tele-Mental Health; Disparities in Access to Care Persist Despite Expansion

Four state policies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to spur expansion of telehealth were associated with expansion of such services by mental health facilities, but growth of telehealth was lower…

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Rand corp news | May 31, 2023

1 in 5 Teachers Feel Carrying Gun to Class Would Make Schools Safer; More Than Half Think Armed Teachers Would Make Students Less Safe

U.S. teachers are divided on whether arming themselves would make schools safer, with one in five saying they would be interested in carrying a gun to school.

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Rand corp news | May 26, 2023

State Policies Requiring Education for Buprenorphine Prescribers Boosts Use of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

States that want to increase access to buprenorphine, a lifesaving medication used to treat opioid use disorder, should consider efforts to enhance professional education and clinician knowledge.

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Rand corp news | May 26, 2023

Workers at Homeless Services Agencies in L.A. Often Earn Salaries Below Living Wage Levels

Workers employed by nonprofit homeless services agencies in Los Angeles County often do not earn a living wage, creating stress for the workers and making it difficult to retain staff.

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Rand corp news | May 26, 2023

Newton Minow, Former RAND Chair and FCC Chair, Dies at Age 97

The RAND Corporation notes with profound regret the passing of Newton Minow, an attorney and former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission who sparked a national debate in the early…

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Rand corp news | May 26, 2023

Providing Legal Counsel at Initial Bail Hearings Reduces Use of Cash Bail, Lowers Incarceration

Providing defendants with legal counsel during their initial bail hearing decreases use of monetary bail and pretrial detention, without increasing the likelihood that defendants fail to appear at the subsequent…

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Rand corp news | May 26, 2023

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Rises After Medicare Expands Coverage for Methadone

The use of methadone among Medicare beneficiaries to treat opioid use disorder increased sharply after the program began covering the drug, with evidence suggesting the change created new treatment rather…

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Rand corp news | May 26, 2023

Support for Extremism Among U.S. Military Veterans Is Similar to Public at Large

Support among military veterans for extremist groups and extremist ideals appears similar to or less than levels seen among the U.S. public in general, despite fears that it could be…

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Rand corp news | March 17, 2023

On World Sleep Day, New Research Reveals the Socioeconomic Impact of Insomnia on Global Populations

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder and exacts a significant toll on an individual's mental and physical health, quality of life, and productivity. But the consequences of insomnia go…

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Rand corp news | March 16, 2023

U.S. Opioid Crisis Best Viewed as Connected Ecosystem; Changing Policymakers’ Approach Can Aid Solutions

The nation's opioid crisis, which kills thousands of Americans annually, is best viewed as an ecosystem where all parts of the vexing problem are interconnected, underscoring the need for holistic…

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Rand corp news | March 7, 2023

Teacher Supports, Guidance for Elementary Social Studies Education Vary Widely Across United States

The basic infrastructure to support elementary (grades K–5) social studies instruction—academic standards, accountability requirements, assessment programs—is inadequate in many states. Even where state-level infrastructure to guide teachers' instruction is in…

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Rand corp news | March 1, 2023

Admissions to Drug Treatment Programs Fell Sharply During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic

Admissions to drug treatment programs declined by nearly one-quarter during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the cuts steepest among people of color.

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