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COVID-19 'Vaccine Nationalism' Could Cost $1.2 Trillion a Year
Nationalistic behavior by governments may exclude some countries from access to COVID-19 vaccines. This could cost the world economy up to $1.2 trillion a year in GDP. A globally coordinated effort to fight the pandemic is key, not only from a public health perspective but also an economic one.

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Do Americans Expect Safe and Secure Elections?
The number of Americans who expect the election to be conducted safely declined slightly from May to August, from 62 to 60 percent. And the percentage of survey respondents expecting their vote to be accurately counted declined from 59 percent to 54 percent.
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How Much Do Americans Value Their Health During the Pandemic?
Are the social and economic costs of physical distancing measures justified by the health benefits of limiting COVID-19 transmission? To better understand how Americans weigh health against other priorities, RAND and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation conducted a survey of American health attitudes during COVID-19.
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The Importance of Teaching Civic Responsibility in America
A survey of civics and social studies teachers asked what they teach, how they teach it, and what they think students need to know. Most said their students absolutely need to learn to be tolerant of different people and groups. And they want their students to see themselves as global citizens.
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When Can Automated Vehicles Be Considered Safe Enough?
Establishing whether automated vehicles are acceptably safe is not straightforward, and continual technology development adds complication. Agreeing on the approaches to assess AV safety and improving communication about safety are important for building and sustaining public trust.

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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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For Health IT to Reach Its Potential to Improve Patient Care, New Focused Efforts Are Needed
Despite significant investment in health information technology such as computerized health records and clinical decision support, leveraging the technology to improve the quality of care will require significant and sustained effort by health systems.
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Sitting It Out? Or Pushed Out? Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers
Added to longstanding challenges such as securing child care and combatting pay disparities, the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic has hit women workers measurably harder than men. The consequences make clear just how much policy has failed to keep up with women's progress.
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Is There a Better Way to Negotiate with North Korea?
The failure of recent efforts by the United States to engage North Korea in denuclearization talks calls for a different approach. A new method that addresses the reasons for past failures and reflects current realities offers promising ways forward.

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RAND Corporation Provides Objective Research Services and Public Policy Analysis

COVID-19 'Vaccine Nationalism' Could Cost $1.2 Trillion a Year

Do Americans Expect Safe and Secure Elections?

How Much Do Americans Value Their Health During the Pandemic?

The Importance of Teaching Civic Responsibility in America

When Can Automated Vehicles Be Considered Safe Enough?

COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from RAND

For Health IT to Reach Its Potential to Improve Patient Care, New Focused Efforts Are Needed

Sitting It Out? Or Pushed Out? Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers

Is There a Better Way to Negotiate with North Korea?

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