RAND Europe Research

Through objective analysis and research RAND Europe strives to provide effective solutions and informed choices to policy and decision-makers. Our international expertise complements the multidisciplinary nature of our research teams.

By establishing new angles of enquiry and, in some cases, new methodologies for research, RAND Europe brings fresh approaches and adds valuable contributions to traditional as well as new RAND research areas. Specific areas of policy research for RAND Europe include:

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Examining Europe's Policy Options to Foster Development of the 'Internet of Things'

smart meter infrastructureThe Internet of Things has the potential to fundamentally change the future, as billions of objects around us will be connected to make our lives easier. The European Commission asked RAND Europe to help it devise a policy based on the current state of play and probable developments, from a technological, economic and policy point of view.

Examining the Nutritional, Environmental Trade-Offs Among Diets

Man milking dairy cow outdoorsRAND Europe, as part of a consortium with the University of Reading and ADAS, was commissioned by Dairyco and the Dairy Council to examine the trade-offs between the nutritional and environmental impacts of dairy diets. The aim is to compare the impacts of the dairy diet with various ideal type diets such as plant-based and Eatwell Plate diets.

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Examining the EU's Military Capabilities for Cyber Defence — 24 May 2013

133722233The European Defence Agency (EDA) asked RAND Europe and FRS to compile an inventory of cyber defence capabilities at the European level (in the context of EU-led missions) and of European Member States. The research gathered empirical evidence on a range of defence capabilities; analysed and charted the interdependencies between military capabilities and other organisations; and reviewed arrangements for cyber defence at the EU level.

Supporting the Designation of Academic Health Science Centres (AHSCs) in England — 03 May 2013

filling out a formTo support the English Department of Health's AHSC competition in 2013, RAND Europe has analysed various types of publicly available data and quality assessments in the domains of medical research and health education. The analysis presented in this report is intended to assist potential applicants in deciding whether to submit a pre-qualifying questionnaire as part of the procurement process, and subsequently to inform the deliberations of the selection panel for the AHSCs.

Peer Review Not the Only Option for Selecting Research Projects to Fund — 18 Apr 2013

reviewing papersAs a method for awarding research funding, peer review suffers from many drawbacks and yet is by far the most commonly used method to make funding decisions. RAND Europe revised and updated its pack of Alternatives to Peer Review to inspire funders to practise and test alternative methods for picking research winners.

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Does integrated care deliver the benefits expected? Findings from 16 integrated care pilot initiatives in England — 2013

Bibliometrics: Key findings from a report on the theory and practice of bibliometrics in health research — 2012

Evaluating disease management programmes: Learning from diverse approaches across Europe — 2012

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