James V. Marrone

Overview

Commentary

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  The Pandemic Is a Disaster for Artists

  The arts as we know them are likely to be shut down for the foreseeable future and the vast majority of artists have likely lost some or all of their income. How many artists are out of work, and what could be done to help them?

  Aug 4, 2020 The RAND Blog

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  Arts and Cultural Workers Are Especially Vulnerable to the Pandemic

  Workers in the arts and cultural industries could be especially vulnerable to the economic shocks of COVID-19. As the United States reopens and decides its future, it should recognize these vulnerabilities, as well as the benefits that the arts and cultural industries offer.

  Jul 23, 2020 The RAND Blog

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  How You Can Fight Russia's Plans to Troll Americans During Campaign 2020

  The goal of Russian interference is to trigger emotional reactions and drive people to ideological extremes, making it nearly impossible to build a consensus. But Americans are less likely to have their emotions manipulated if they are aware that manipulation is the goal.

  Jul 14, 2020 Los Angeles Times

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  We're Just Beginning to Grasp the Toll of the Islamic State's Archaeological Looting in Syria

  During the Islamic State's rise, looted artifacts were said to be a significant source of income for the group. But no one had identified the value, using empirical data and systematic calculations, of the artifacts that were known to exist in Syria's archaeological sites. Until now.

  May 15, 2019 The Conversation

Publications

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  Report

  Russian Propaganda Hits Its Mark: Experimentally Testing the Impact of Russian Propaganda and Counter-Interventions

  This report, the third in a series, describes a study designed to assess how people react to and engage with Russia's online propaganda. Media literacy advisories and labeling the source of the propaganda were found to have a counter effect.

  Oct 15, 2020

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  From Consensus to Conflict: Understanding Foreign Measures Targeting U.S. Elections

  Russia might try to manipulate and divide U.S. voters via social media during the U.S. political campaign season of 2020. This first report in a series of four reviews research on foreign actors targeting local, state, and national elections.

  Oct 1, 2020

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  Cultural and Historical Resources Recovery Planning in Puerto Rico: Natural and Cultural Resources Sector Report, Volume II

  Many of Puerto Rico's cultural resources were devastated in Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The authors discuss their importance, the damage they endured immediately after the storms, and detail recovery actions in Puerto Rico's recovery plan.

  Sep 30, 2020

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  Countering Violent Extremism in Indonesia: Using an Online Panel Survey to Assess a Social Media Counter-Messaging Campaign

  This report presents the results of an evaluation designed to assess the effects of countering violent extremism–themed social media content used in a campaign to promote tolerance, freedom of speech, and rejection of violence in Indonesia.

  Sep 9, 2020

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  Promoting Peace as the Antidote to Violent Extremism: Evaluation of a Philippines-Based Tech Camp and Peace Promotion Fellowship

  This report contains an evaluation of and recommendations from a countering violent extremism (CVE)–themed set of tech camps and fellowships in the Philippines. This report also contains research from a study of CVE radio programming on Mindanao.

  Sep 9, 2020

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  The Risk-Mitigation Value of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential: A Comprehensive Security Assessment of the TWIC Program

  The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is designed to enhance security at U.S. ports. This report provides the findings from an assessment of the TWIC program, along with the assessors' recommendations.

  May 13, 2020

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  Tracking and Disrupting the Illicit Antiquities Trade with Open Source Data

  The sale of illicit goods provides an important funding source for terrorist organizations, organized crime, and rogue states. The authors of this report use open-source data to examine these networks and guide future policy to disrupt the trade.

  May 12, 2020

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  Predicting 36-Month Attrition in the U.S. Military: A Comparison Across Service Branches

  The author analyzes first-term attrition, using administrative data for all accessions across four military service branches in fiscal years 2002 through 2013 to show what characteristics predict attrition across the first 36 months of service.

  Apr 28, 2020

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  Countering Violent Extremism in Nigeria: Using a Text-Message Survey to Assess Radio Programs

  The authors present the results of a text message–based randomized controlled trial designed to assess the impact of a countering violent extremism (CVE)–themed radio program broadcast in northern Nigeria in 2018–2019.

  Mar 12, 2020

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  Journal Article

  Effect of Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease on Household Financial Outcomes

  Our goal in this study is estimate, on net, the financial effects of early-stage Alzheimer's Disease, from the start of first symptoms to diagnosis, on individuals and their families.

  Mar 10, 2020

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  An Examination of the Methodology for Awarding Imminent Danger Pay and Hostile Fire Pay

  In this report, RAND researchers examine the Defense Department's methodology for awarding hostile fire pay and imminent danger pay and explore whether a different approach might be more effective.

  Nov 18, 2019

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  Draft

  The Impact of a Spouse Incentive on Employee Retention: Evidence from a Military Spouse Scholarship

  The authors evaluate the impact of the U.S. Department of Defense's My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship program, which provides tuition assistance to military spouses for education and training, on the retention of military personnel.

  Aug 23, 2019