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Trends in U.S. Veteran Demographics
Veterans who served after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are younger, more diverse in terms of sex and race/ethnicity, and more educated than earlier cohorts of veterans. The overall number of U.S. veterans has been steadily declining.
Oct 24, 2023
Megan S. Schuler, Eric Robinson, Justin W. Lee, Teague Ruder, Gilad Wenig, Carrie M. Farmer, Jessica Phillips, Rajeev Ramchand
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U.S. Veteran Labor Market Trends
Veterans, regardless of race/ethnicity, have lower unemployment rates than nonveterans and are more likely to work in the public sector. The top industries for veteran employment are public administration and manufacturing.
Oct 24, 2023
Megan S. Schuler, Eric Robinson, Justin W. Lee, Teague Ruder, Gilad Wenig, Carrie M. Farmer, Jessica Phillips, Rajeev Ramchand
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Alcohol and Substance Use Among U.S. Veterans
Nearly one-quarter of all veterans report binge drinking within the past month. Veterans who served after 9/11 have higher rates of all substance use behaviors, including alcohol and drug use disorders, than those who served exclusively before 9/11.
Oct 24, 2023
Megan S. Schuler, Eric Robinson, Justin W. Lee, Teague Ruder, Gilad Wenig, Carrie M. Farmer, Jessica Phillips, Rajeev Ramchand
Report
A Summary of Veteran-Related Statistics
Researchers summarize estimates and trends related to U.S. veterans' demographics, mental health, and labor market outcomes, based on analysis of public nationally representative datasets.
Oct 24, 2023
Eric Robinson, Justin W. Lee, Teague Ruder, Megan S. Schuler, Gilad Wenig, Carrie M. Farmer, Jessica Phillips, Rajeev Ramchand
Report
Today's Army Spouse Panel Methodology: 2018 and 2022 Cohorts
The Today’s Army Spouse Panel offers the opportunity for spouses of U.S. Army soldiers to provide valuable feedback for the Army to use in data-driven decisionmaking. This report details the methodology used to establish this panel.
Oct 24, 2023
Carra S. Sims, Thomas E. Trail, Carolyn M. Rutter
Report
Development as a Tool of Economic Statecraft: A Net Assessment of U.S. and Chinese Approaches
The authors conduct a net assessment of U.S. and Chinese approaches to development assistance and cooperation, using a data-driven comparison to reveal opportunities for the United States to better compete with China in the developing world.
Oct 23, 2023
Eric Robinson, Alexandra T. Evans, Raymond Kuo, Howard J. Shatz, Andrew Stravers, Stephanie Stewart
Report
Machine Learning and gene editing at the helm of a societal evolution
Machine learning and gene editing present both benefits and risks for multiple sectors and geographic regions. This study focuses on the US, UK, China and the EU, and offers recommendations on how forward-looking ML and GE policies should be adopted.
Oct 23, 2023
Sana Zakaria, Timothy Marler, Mark Cabling, Suzanne Genc, Artur Honich, Mann Virdee, Sam Stockwell
Journal Article
Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SSTG0016 Prepared for the House of Commons Liaison Sub-Committee on Scrutiny of Strategic Thinking in Government
RAND's written evidence looks at major strategic challenges to governments, including the UK, and at relevant measures that could improve strategic thinking and implementation in the UK (as in many allied and partner nations.
Oct 23, 2023
Zsofia Wolford, Bryden Spurling, James Black
Journal Article
Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: UAU0007 Prepared for the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee
This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee's Call for Evidence on UK Universities' Engagement with Autocracies.
Oct 23, 2023
Fiona Quimbre, Peter Carlyon
Journal Article
Think Again: Is Grade Retention Bad for Kids?
In this brief, we provide a review of recent literature on the causal effects of student grade retention and present three policy recommendations for those considering grade retention policies.
Oct 23, 2023
Umut Ozek, Louis T. Mariano
Report
An Evaluation of Crime-Free Housing Policies
The authors evaluate proponents' and critics' claims regarding the effects of crime-free housing policies (CFHPs), examine the implementation and enforcement of CFHPs, and assess how CFHPs affect the lived experiences of tenants in California.
Oct 20, 2023
Max Griswold, Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Alex Sizemore, Cheng Ren, Lawrence Baker, Khadesia Howell, Osonde A. Osoba, Jhacova Williams, Jason M. Ward, Sarah B. Hunter
Journal Article
Effects of the Million Hearts Model on Myocardial Infarctions, Strokes, and Medicare Spending: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The study estimated model effects on first-time myocardial infarctions (MIs) and strokes and Medicare spending over a period up to 5 years as part of an evaluation of the Million Hearts Model.
Oct 20, 2023
Laura Blue, Keith Kranker, Amanda Markovitz, Rhea Powell, Malcolm V. Williams, Jia Pu, David J. Magid, Nancy McCall, Alli Steiner, Kate Stewart, Julia Rollison, Patricia Markovich, Greg Peterson
Journal Article
Evaluation of the Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model: Final Evaluation Report
Presents findings from a test of the Million Hearts model for CMS through a large, randomized trial, including hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries across the United States of the Million Hearts model from 2017 to 2021.
Oct 20, 2023
Laura Blue, Alli Steiner, Dan Kinber, Jia Pu, Amanda Markovitz, Julia Rollison, Malcolm V. Williams, Rhea Powell, Keith Kranker, Kate Stewart, Rui Wang, David J. Magid, Nancy McCall, Greg Peterson
Report
Incorporating Environmental Considerations into Defense Acquisition Practices
RAND researchers assess the knowledge, tools, and capabilities needed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition workforce to infuse environmental considerations into DoD requirements, acquisition, and resource allocation decisionmaking.
Oct 19, 2023
Jeffrey A. Drezner, Megan McKernan, Gabriel Leonard, Gwen Mazzotta, Shane Manuel, Susan A. Resetar, Sydne J. Newberry
Testimony
Improving Treatment Outcomes for Veterans with Mental Health Conditions: Strengthening the Evidence Base for and Considering Barriers to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Health on November 14, 2023.
Oct 19, 2023
Rajeev Ramchand
Report
Air Force Readiness Assessment: How Training Infrastructure Can Provide Better Information for Decisionmaking
Investments in U.S. Air Force training infrastructure to improve readiness assessment can better inform decisions amid changing environments, an increased pace of warfare, and the potential loss of superiority.
Oct 19, 2023
Emmi Yonekura, David Schulker, Irina A. Chindea, Ajay K. Kochhar, Andrea M. Abler, Mark Toukan, Matthew Walsh
Research Brief
How Training Infrastructure Can Improve Assessments of Air Force Readiness
This brief summarizes research on how investments in U.S. Air Force training infrastructure to improve readiness assessment can better inform decisions amid changing environments, an increased pace of warfare, and the potential loss of superiority.
Oct 19, 2023
Emmi Yonekura, David Schulker, Irina A. Chindea, Ajay K. Kochhar, Andrea M. Abler, Mark Toukan, Matthew Walsh
Report
Data-Driven Strategic Planning: Aligning Program Planning, Budgeting, and Strategic Goals
In this report, the authors use a novel data-driven approach to identify key themes and objectives that will help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer update its strategic plan.
Oct 19, 2023
Emma Westerman, King Mallory, Monika Cooper, Emily Haglund, Evan Smith
Report
Women, Peace, and Security in Action: Including Gender Perspectives in Department of Defense Operations, Activities, and Investments
This report presents vignettes to help U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders understand Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) relevance to national security and how WPS principles and gender perspectives have been applied in DoD mission areas.
Oct 18, 2023
Joslyn Fleming, Chandra Garber, Karen M. Sudkamp, Elisa Yoshiara, Abigail S. Post, Victoria M. Smith, Khadesia Howell
Journal Article
Defining Narrow Cost Analysis: A Brief for CCDF Lead Agencies
This brief has three goals: define narrow cost analysis; define and discuss child care costs and prices; explain how narrow cost analysis helps inform payment rates.
Oct 18, 2023
Julia Isaacs, Lynn A. Karoly, Pia Caronongan, Katie Gonzalez, Peter Willenborg, Sarah Prendergast

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