RAND Featured Research and Projects

Featured Research

Climate Change and U.S. Security in the Arctic
Sep 19, 2019
The Arctic's ongoing changes in climate promote both challenges and opportunities. These are influenced by technology, economic, and other factors. Why does climate change in the Arctic matter? And what does the United States need to do about it from a security perspective?
The U.S. Workforce Development and Employment System Needs an Overhaul
Sep 19, 2019
Despite globalization, technology, and demographic changes, the U.S. approach to education, training, and workforce development still operates on a 20th-century model. Americans need a system that provides multiple on-ramps for transitioning individuals to access opportunities and suitably matches workers and jobs.
Is Civic Engagement Related to Health?
Sep 18, 2019
Is there a connection between health and/or well-being and civic activities like voting and volunteering? Is health a cause of civic engagement, a consequence of it, or both? A review of the current scientific literature finds the links and identifies where further research is needed.

Opioids Uncharted: Mapping America's Opioid Crisis
A RAND initiative to map the underexplored consequences of America's opioid crisis—and discover big-picture solutions.
Evaluation of Drug and Alcohol "Payment by Results" Pilots
RAND Europe conducted an independent evaluation of the UK Department of Health's drug and alcohol recovery payment-by-results pilots to determine whether market forces can encourage the development of better recovery programs.
Supporting the 'Britain's Healthiest Workplace' Competition
Since 2014, RAND Europe has designed and run surveys, analysed results, and provided customised reports to organisations that participate in the annual Britain's Healthiest Workplace competition. The contest’s central aims are to raise awareness and gain a better understanding of how organisations can engage with the wellness of their employees.

The U.S. Workforce Development and Employment System Needs an Overhaul
Sep 19, 2019
Despite globalization, technology, and demographic changes, the U.S. approach to education, training, and workforce development still operates on a 20th-century model. Americans need a system that provides multiple on-ramps for transitioning individuals to access opportunities and suitably matches workers and jobs.