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Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers
The economic downturn during the pandemic is affecting women workers measurably harder than men. There were 2.2 million fewer women in the labor force in October 2020 than there were last October. Investing in child care and expanding labor laws could keep women employed and buoy the entire economy.

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Biden's Nomination for New National Intelligence Director Sets the Tone
President-elect Biden faces a daunting domestic and foreign policy agenda. His appointment of Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence indicates his determination to restore the role of the U.S. Intelligence Community as a valued source of insights to inform decisionmaking.
Global Climate Change
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The Benefits and Costs of Decarbonizing Costa Rica's Economy
Costa Rica set the ambitious goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. An evaluation of the benefits and costs of its National Decarbonization Plan finds that under most plausible assumptions about the future, the plan would achieve or nearly achieve its goals and do so at a net economic benefit.
Politics and Government
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Putting America's Civic Infrastructure on the Biden-Harris Agenda
Much like our bridges and roads, America's civic infrastructure has been allowed to crumble. This has allowed Truth Decay to set in. The new administration can begin to repair the deep fissures in our society by explicitly and implicitly rehabilitating the nation's civic infrastructure.
Disadvantaged Students
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This School Year Could Be Another Casualty of the Pandemic
Most U.S. schools are providing either fully remote or hybrid instruction as the pandemic continues to limit students' learning. Students are less prepared for grade-level work and those from vulnerable populations are most at risk of falling behind. Some 80 percent of teachers report burnout.

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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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Community College Enrollment Is Way Down. That Could Be Bad for Economic Recovery
Enrollment at America's community colleges is down by nearly 10 percent compared with before the pandemic, leaving community colleges in a perilous financial position. Without intervention, these institutions may not weather the storm.
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Who Has More Influence in the Indo-Pacific, the United States or China?
Neither the United States nor China is clearly winning the competition for influence in the Indo-Pacific region as a whole. China has more economic influence, and the United States has more diplomatic and military sway. But partners generally value economic development over security concerns.
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Family Caregivers Should Be Included in Health Care Teams
About 53 million family and friends provide care and assistance to loved ones in the United States, but they are often overlooked by health care systems. Integrating them into a patient's health care team can help improve care quality and the quality of life for patients and their families.

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RAND Corporation Provides Objective Research Services and Public Policy Analysis

Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers

Biden's Nomination for New National Intelligence Director Sets the Tone

The Benefits and Costs of Decarbonizing Costa Rica's Economy

Putting America's Civic Infrastructure on the Biden-Harris Agenda

This School Year Could Be Another Casualty of the Pandemic

COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from RAND

Community College Enrollment Is Way Down. That Could Be Bad for Economic Recovery

Who Has More Influence in the Indo-Pacific, the United States or China?

Family Caregivers Should Be Included in Health Care Teams

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Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness

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