Division Overview
RAND research is conducted on a uniquely broad front, assisting decision-makers, public officials, and private-sector leaders at all levels. Research and analysis is carried out by five divisions that address social and economic policy issues, both in the United States and overseas; by three federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) that focus on national security policy issues; and by RAND Europe, an independently chartered RAND affiliate. All RAND divisions adhere to the same commitment to high-quality, rigorous analysis and objectivity that has secured RAND's reputation for excellence. Often, several RAND divisions collaborate to conduct work on a specific issue or research area.
Divisions, Institutes, Centers, Programs, and Projects
RAND divisions contain a number of specialized centers, projects and programs in keeping with the division's mission and focus.
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Child Policy Experts Answer Your Questions about Preventing Low Birth Weight in Infants — Oct. 29, 2008
Recent data suggest that the rate of LBW infants born in the United States has reached its highest level in almost 30 years. In a current project of RAND's Promising Practices Network, readers are invited to submit questions to three leading child and maternal health experts about dealing with this serious public health challenge.
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Child Policy Research Area
Diversity Management Project Will Collect Data to Better Assess Workforce Policy — Oct. 13, 2008
A new RAND Labor and Population Project will examine how best to achieve and harness workplace diversity, a growing priority for U.S. companies and government agencies who want their workforces to reflect the evolving racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and generational makeup of American society and meet the challenges of the global market place.
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Health Project, Q-DART, Will Measure Healthcare Quality Using GIS Technology — Sep. 26, 2008
Despite extensive efforts to improve quality and reduce disparities in health care in recent years, large gaps in quality still remain. The Q–DART tools and analytic services enable key decision makers and operational staff to efficiently identify the best opportunities for interventions.
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