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China's Military Reorganization Aims to Tighten Party Control and Strengthen the PLA's Warfighting Capabilities
Xi Jinping's reforms could result in a leaner, more combat-effective PLA that presents a more potent challenge to China's neighbors and to U.S. interests. But even successful reforms will not guarantee victory on the battlefield, and any hypothetical conflict involving the U.S. would carry tremendous risks.
Sep 6, 2016
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What Does the Stern Review Mean for the Research Excellence Framework?
The Stern Review's release at the end of July raised two pertinent questions about the Research Education Framework. What purposes does the REF serve? And does it offer good value for money for the UK's higher education institutions?
Sep 6, 2016
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How Do Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile Forces Train?
Surface-to-air missile (SAM) forces play a crucial role in Chinese military planning. Recent training activity indicates that PLAAF SAM units' operational readiness and capabilities may vary depending on their location and the time of year.
Sep 6, 2016
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You're Never Too Young to Plan for Retirement
Saving early for retirement is critical, but it's also important to stay on track during job changes. Younger workers tend to change jobs often, and if they cash out of their plans with each position, that can affect their long-term savings.
Sep 2, 2016
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In Defense of Defense Analysis
Rather than characterize Robert McNamara's legacy as one of inefficiency, his economic, quantitative analysis of military problems should be portrayed as an innovative, if flawed, first adoption of more sophisticated methods for defense analysis.
Sep 2, 2016
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The Impact of Deployments on Military Marriages
The evidence linking combat deployments directly to poorer marital functioning has been sparse and contradictory. Although marital satisfaction among military couples declined from 2003 to 2009, the divorce rate among them remained steady.
Sep 2, 2016
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Working for $7.25 an Hour: Exploring the Minimum Wage Debate
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.
Sep 1, 2016
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The True Cost of 'Scams' and How Policies Can Help
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.
Sep 1, 2016
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College Education No Panacea for Worker Inequality Woes
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.
Aug 31, 2016
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Eliminating Jobs or Strengthening the Economy? The Impact of Trade Policies on the American Worker
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.
Aug 30, 2016
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Accommodation for Disabled Workers: Knowledge of Rights a Good Start
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.
Aug 29, 2016
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The West Must Do Far More to Keep Putin at Bay
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.
Aug 27, 2016
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From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Transferring Veterans' Skills to the Civilian Labor Market
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.
Aug 26, 2016
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'Star Trek' at 50: How the TV Series Inspired a Boy to Become a Scientist
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.
Aug 26, 2016
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Why Syria's War May Be About to Get Even Worse
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.
Aug 25, 2016

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Mandatory evacuation orders are issued when disasters have potentially life-threatening impacts. Disaster after disaster, orders resulted in evacuations that have saved untold lives. Milton is rapidly intensifying and expected to be one of the largest hurricanes on record when it hits the United States. Staying in place could have severe, life-threatening consequences.

Aaron Clark-Ginsberg

Behavioral/Social Scientist

Source: rand.org

The mechanisms behind the apparent adverse effects of climate change on human health are not entirely understood. However, the need for pre-planning for these events to prevent poor health outcomes is clear. Especially among the most vulnerable populations, it is critical to develop and implement mitigating strategies.

Mahshid Abir

Senior Physician Policy Researcher, Professor of Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School

Source: rand.org

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Commentary and Articles

China's Military Reorganization Aims to Tighten Party Control and Strengthen the PLA's Warfighting Capabilities

What Does the Stern Review Mean for the Research Excellence Framework?

How Do Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile Forces Train?

You're Never Too Young to Plan for Retirement

In Defense of Defense Analysis

The Impact of Deployments on Military Marriages

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

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