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Working for $7.25 an Hour: Exploring the Minimum Wage Debate
Jeffrey B. Wenger
Sep 1, 2016
The RAND Blog
Critics of raising the minimum wage argue that proponents are ignoring the laws of supply and demand, that it would generate unemployment. Recent theory suggests that increasing wages results in higher quality workers entering the market and improving the quality of the employee-employer match, raising productivity and lowering turnover.
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Crime
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The True Cost of 'Scams' and How Policies Can Help
Daniel Schweppenstedde, Martin Stepanek
Sep 1, 2016
The RAND Blog
Each year, loss due to scams in the UK is in the range of £1.2 to £5.8 billion. To combat this scourge, the National Trading Standards Scams Team needs more support, both financially and legislatively.
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Wages and Compensation
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College Education No Panacea for Worker Inequality Woes
Carter C. Price @CarterCPrice
Aug 31, 2016
The RAND Blog
The earnings gap between high school and college graduates has grown with each generation, but even a college degree does not ensure a good income. Just as the nature of jobs for high school graduates has been changing due to consolidation, trade, and technology, the quality of employment for college graduates is beginning to shift.
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Eliminating Jobs or Strengthening the Economy? The Impact of Trade Policies on the American Worker
Howard J. Shatz @HowardJShatz
Aug 30, 2016
The RAND Blog
The enormous benefits of trade include economic growth, more variety for industry and consumers, and lower prices. But trade can displace some American workers. Training programs, relocation assistance, and wage insurance can help.
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People with Disabilities
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Accommodation for Disabled Workers: Knowledge of Rights a Good Start
Kathleen J. Mullen @KathleenJMullen
Aug 29, 2016
The RAND Blog
With a 36 percent chance of becoming disabled at least once before reaching age 50, it is imperative that workers know their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the resources available to help them.
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Russia
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The West Must Do Far More to Keep Putin at Bay
William Courtney @courtneywmh, David A. Shlapak
Aug 27, 2016
Newsweek
Russia is more willing than the West to use military power, even though it has less of it. The West should reconsider whether its efforts to deter Russian military interference are enough.
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Veterans Employment
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From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Transferring Veterans' Skills to the Civilian Labor Market
Kimberly Curry Hall
Aug 26, 2016
The RAND Blog
The number of returning veterans is expected to grow to 4.2 million over the next decade. This robust talent pool can be an asset to the civilian workforce. Investments in translating veterans' skills, certification and licensing, and comprehensive career counseling can improve this transition.
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Science and Technology
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'Star Trek' at 50: How the TV Series Inspired a Boy to Become a Scientist
William Marcellino
Aug 26, 2016
Los Angeles Times
William Marcellino discusses how “Star Trek” convinced him at an early age that science and the advancement of human knowledge could make the world a better place.
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Terrorist Organizations
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Why Syria's War May Be About to Get Even Worse
Colin P. Clarke, Chad C. Serena
Aug 25, 2016
Reuters
Whether or not Jabhat Fateh al-Sham's new name means a genuine break from its parent organization al Qaeda, the mere rebranding could prolong Syria's civil war. The worst-case scenario is that the group could embed itself within the rebel opposition in Syria the way Hezbollah did in Lebanon.
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Living Longer, Working Longer
Michael D. Hurd, Susann Rohwedder
Aug 25, 2016
The RAND Blog
When people live longer, the costs of Social Security and Medicare increase and threaten the sustainability of these programs. Households also worry about how to finance more retirement years. But people are working longer, and if they continue to do so, they will reduce some of the problems.
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Vocational Education
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Getting Technical: Preparing High School Students for the Workforce America Needs
Gabriella C. Gonzalez, Robert Bozick
Aug 25, 2016
The Hill
Fields such as computers, engineering, and health care are expected to grow. Employers and policymakers have a vested interest in ensuring that America's high schoolers are ready to meet future employment needs. Access to high-quality career and technical education programs is key.
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Cybercrime
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The Future of Cyber Investigations at the FBI Is Unclear
Sasha Romanosky, Cortney Weinbaum @cortney_dc
Aug 24, 2016
Inside Sources
Evidence presented by the FBI in the case of U.S. v. Jay Michaud was excluded because the agency was unwilling to reveal the software exploit used to collect it. If the FBI exposes its capabilities, other criminals can patch their computers, but concealing its techniques risks the ability to prosecute cyber criminals.
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Turkey
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What Erdogan and Khomeini Have in Common
Alireza Nader
Aug 24, 2016
Foreign Policy
The analogy between Islamist Iran and a possibly soon-to-be Islamist Turkey is not perfect. But there are striking similarities between the state of affairs in Turkey today and the 1979 revolution in Iran that established the Islamic Republic.
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Technical Professions
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Back to Work: Middle-Skill Jobs in the STEM Economy
Gabriella C. Gonzalez, Robert Bozick
Aug 24, 2016
The RAND Blog
The STEM economy will grow by 17 percent through 2018, with expected job vacancies totaling 2.4 million. Middle-skill STEM jobs—such as computer support specialists, web developers, and engineering technicians—are in the highest demand.
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Globalization
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Evolving 21st-Century Workplace and the American Workforce: Trends and Policy Responses
Lynn A. Karoly, Krishna B. Kumar @kbkumar_
Aug 23, 2016
The RAND Blog
Three trends have important implications for the future of work: a shifting demography toward older workers, more women, and more diversity; continuing technological change that will increase the demand for skilled workers; and increased globalization.
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The RAND Blog

Working for $7.25 an Hour: Exploring the Minimum Wage Debate

The True Cost of 'Scams' and How Policies Can Help

College Education No Panacea for Worker Inequality Woes

Eliminating Jobs or Strengthening the Economy? The Impact of Trade Policies on the American Worker

Accommodation for Disabled Workers: Knowledge of Rights a Good Start

The West Must Do Far More to Keep Putin at Bay

From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Transferring Veterans' Skills to the Civilian Labor Market

'Star Trek' at 50: How the TV Series Inspired a Boy to Become a Scientist

Why Syria's War May Be About to Get Even Worse

Living Longer, Working Longer

Getting Technical: Preparing High School Students for the Workforce America Needs

The Future of Cyber Investigations at the FBI Is Unclear

What Erdogan and Khomeini Have in Common

Back to Work: Middle-Skill Jobs in the STEM Economy

Evolving 21st-Century Workplace and the American Workforce: Trends and Policy Responses

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