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COVID-19 Was Spreading Globally for Weeks Before It Was Declared a Pandemic
Worldwide exports of COVID-19 cases began increasing at an accelerating rate on February 19, 2020. That was three weeks before the World Health Organization declared the pandemic. By the end of February, nearly 40 cases per week were spreading around the globe via air travel.
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The Digital Divide and COVID-19
Findings from a survey of U.S. teachers reveal how limited home internet access has been a barrier to providing instruction amid pandemic-related school closures. The problem is particularly acute among high-poverty schools.
Health Care Cost Inflation
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Private Health Plans Pay Hospitals 247% of What Medicare Would Pay
Employers are the largest source of U.S. health insurance yet lack of price transparency makes it hard for them to assess the costs of hospital services. An analysis of hospital spending by private insurers finds that prices vary among states and are on average almost two and a half times more than Medicare's.
Domestic Terrorism
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The American Jihad Was a Failure. For Those Who Joined, It Was a Path to Destruction
To keep the jihad going after 9/11, al Qaeda exhorted homegrown terrorists to take up arms in the United States. ISIS later made similar appeals. These calls to arms yielded some plots and a few attacks, but overall, the American jihad was a failure.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Liability and Compensation Considerations for Policymakers
Vaccine development is only one part of the challenge in creating an immunization campaign to stop the pandemic. Once a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is ready, liability and compensation issues could affect its distribution and administration.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from RAND
RAND research and expertise can inform immediate policy responses to address the disastrous effects of COVID-19—and help aid in recovery long after the disease stops spreading.
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Hedgemony: A Game of Strategic Choices
In this tabletop military strategy game, players represent the United States, its allies, and its key competitors. They must use “hedging” strategies and decide how to best manage their resources and forces.
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COVID-19 Screening in the Workplace
Workplaces are checking for COVID-19 symptoms verbally, with a paper form or app, with onsite temperature checks, or by combining these approaches. Which are likely to detect infection and help employees feel safer? And which methods are safe, feasible, and protect employee privacy?
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How Wildfire Risks Affect California's Insurance Market
Wildfires in California destroy thousands of structures each year, devastating homeowners and bringing heavy costs for insurers. And without an aggressive GHG emissions control strategy, climate change will likely increase the risk of wildfires in some areas. How will insurance markets respond?

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The Digital Divide and COVID-19

Private Health Plans Pay Hospitals 247% of What Medicare Would Pay

The American Jihad Was a Failure. For Those Who Joined, It Was a Path to Destruction

COVID-19 Vaccinations: Liability and Compensation Considerations for Policymakers

COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from RAND

Hedgemony: A Game of Strategic Choices

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How Wildfire Risks Affect California's Insurance Market

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