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Core Research Areas

RAND is committed to critical issues of particular relevance to the public policy debate. These research areas compile recent work from across our diverse organization. At RAND, we share our findings broadly as a public service.

Research Area Folder The Arts

Research Area Folder Child Policy

Research Area Folder Civil Justice

Research Area Folder Education

Research Area Folder Energy and Environment

Research Area Folder Health and Health Care

Research Area Folder International Affairs

Research Area Folder National Security

Research Area Folder Population and Aging

Research Area Folder Public Safety

Research Area Folder Science and Technology

Research Area Folder Substance Abuse

Research Area Folder Terrorism and Homeland Security

Research Area Folder Transportation and Infrastructure

Research Area Folder Workforce and Workplace

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Health of Chinese and Indian Citizens Improves but Still Lags Behind Rest of World — Jul. 1, 2008

Indian doctor examines eye of patient

China and India's health systems have shown advances in boosting life expectancy and disease prevention in the past fifty years. However, those living in the two nations are still exposed to a high degree of financial risk, geographical inequities in health care access, and overall poorer health than in other countries.

Shortcomings in Planning for Post-Combat Period in Iraq — Jun. 30, 2008

three soldiers in urban warfare training

Efforts to adequately plan for the post-combat period in Iraq were thwarted by overly optimistic views held by top civilian leaders and a belief among military leaders that civilian authorities would be responsible for postwar operations.

An Assessment of How Tobacco Money Could Improve Washington, D.C.’s Health Care System — Jun. 25, 2008

People boating by Jefferson Memorial

This study of health care access and delivery in the nation’s capital explores how an assessment of D.C. citizens’ comprehensive and urgent health needs as well as the recent tobacco settlement could be used to improve local health care policy options.

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