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Combat Injuries Affect Veterans in the Labor Market — Jun 28, 2012

Disability payments made to veterans injured during combat adequately compensate them for the earning losses they experience in the civilian job market.

U.S. Military's Role with Petroleum Is to Assure Security — Jun 19, 2012

Energy purchases made by the U.S. Department of Defense do not influence world oil prices, making cutting fuel use the only effective choice to reduce what the Pentagon spends on petroleum fuels.

Number of Mexican Immigrants Returning Home Dropped During Latest Recession — Jul 13, 2011

Fewer Mexican immigrants returned home from the United States during 2008 and 2009 than in the two years prior to the start of the recession, a finding that contradicts the notion that the economic downturn has hastened return migration to Mexico.

Targeted Help on Skills and Training Is a 'Win-Win' for European Policymakers — Apr 20, 2011

European institutions should focus on policies that support the most vulnerable groups in society in order to grow employment and reduce income inequality.

RAND Announces New Pricing Strategy and Partnerships for E-Books — Jun 1, 2009

The RAND Corporation announced today that it has revised the suggested retail pricing on all RAND e-books to $9.95 each. RAND e-books are available through a wide variety of wholesale and retail partners.

RAND Study Examines the Effect of Policy on Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses — Dec 11, 2007

An improved understanding of the effects of regulation on small businesses will help lawmakers develop policy designed to advance entrepreneurship.

Gift from Cyrus Chung Ying Tang Foundation Will Help Establish China Study Institute — Sep 19, 2007

The Cyrus Chung Ying Tang Foundation has donated $2 million to the RAND Corporation to establish the Tang Institute for U.S.-China Relations. The institute will work to improve policy discussions that shape relations between the U.S. and China on issues such as currency, labor and trade, and more.

RAND Study Shows Sarbanes-Oxley Act Had Short-Lived Effect on Small Businesses — May 8, 2006

May 8, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Shows Sarbanes-Oxley Act Had Short-Lived Effect on Small Businesses.

RAND Report Forecasts U.S. Will Continue to Lead Information Revolution — Jul 16, 2003

The United States will continue to lead the information technology revolution for years to come because U.S. businesses are focused on innovation, Americans readily accept change, and the U.S. government provides an environment hospitable to IT business development, a RAND report issued today predicts.

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