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Kevin BrancatoWashington Office Management Scientist Media AvailabilityThis researcher is available for interviews. Show Details » EducationPh.D. in economics, George Mason University; B.A. in mathematics-statistics, Columbia University |
Research Focus
Cost analysis; macroeconomic data; personnel modeling; real options
Recent Projects
- Sources of aircraft cost growth
- Application of real options theory to defense acquisition
- Satellite cost analysis
- Military personnel modeling
Selected Publications
Roland J. Yardley et al., An Analysis of Sabbatical Leaves for Navy Surface Warfare officers, RAND Corporation, 2004
Margaret C. Harrell et al., Managing General and Flag Officers, RAND Corporation, 2004
Peter Schirmer et al., New Paths to Success: Determining Career Alternatives for Field-Grade Officers, RAND Corporation, 2004
Margaret C. Harrell et al., Aligning the Stars: Improvements to General and Flag officer Management, RAND Corporation, 1996
Research Focus
Cost analysis, macroeconomic data, personnel modeling, real options
Recent Projects
- Sources of aircraft cost growth
- Application of real options theory to defense acquisition
- Satellite cost analysis
- Military personnel modeling
Selected Publications
Aligning the Stars: Improvements to General and Flag officer Management, Margaret C. Harrell et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
An Analysis of Sabbatical Leaves for Navy Surface Warfare officers, Roland J. Yardley et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
New Paths to Success: Determining Career Alternatives for Field-Grade Officers, Peter Schirmer et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
Managing General and Flag Officers, Margaret C. Harrell et al., RAND Corporation, 2003
Recent Media Appearances
Interviews: Dallas Morning News
To arrange an interview:
Contact the RAND Office of Media Relations, (703) 413-1100, x5117 or (310) 451-6913, or send an email to media@rand.org.




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