Published Research

Journal Article

Examining the Effects of Perceptions of Police Effectiveness, Procedural Justice, and Legitimacy on Racial Differences in Anticipated Cooperation With Law Enforcement in Pennsylvania

This study used data from a representative sample of PA residents to measure public perceptions of police. The authors examined racial differences in these perceptions and whether normative or instrumental assessments can explain these differences.

Nathan E. Kruis, Richard H. Donohue, Nicholas Glunt, Nicholas J. Rowland, Jaeyong Choi

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A Feasibility Study of Differentially Private Summary Statistics and Regression Analyses with Evaluations on Administrative and Survey Data

This paper studies the feasibility of using differentially private (DP) methods to make certain queries while preserving privacy.

Andrés F. Barrientos, Aaron R. Williams, Joshua Snoke, Claire McKay Bowen

Brochure

Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center

Housed within the RAND Homeland Security Research Division, the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC) supports federal, state, local, tribal, and public- and private-sector organizations that make up the homeland security enterprise.

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Bidirectional Associations Between Daily Sleep and Wake Behaviors in Urban American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Youth

This is the first study to examine daily, bidirectional associations between sleep and wake behaviors/mood in urban American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents.

Lu Dong, Elizabeth J. D'Amico, Daniel Dickerson, Ryan Andrew Brown, Alina I. Palimaru, Carrie L. Johnson, Wendy M. Troxel

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A Qualitative Investigation of Preparedness for the Launch of 988: Implications for the Continuum of Emergency Mental Health Care

On July 16, 2022, the 988 mental health crisis hotline launched nationwide. We conducted 15 qualitative interviews with state and local mental health program directors representing 10 states to explore planning for 988.

Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Samantha Matthews, Armenda Bialas, Ryan K. McBain, Jonathan H. Cantor, Nicole K. Eberhart, Joshua Breslau

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Prevalence of Past-Year Serious Psychological Distress Among U.S. Veterans

Certain subgroups of veterans — including female veterans, veterans aged 18–34, multiracial veterans, and bisexual veterans — experienced past-year serious psychological distress at rates significantly higher than the overall veteran population.

Megan S. Schuler, Eric Robinson, Justin W. Lee, Teague Ruder, Gilad Wenig, Carrie M. Farmer, Jessica Phillips, Rajeev Ramchand

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Jeffrey A. Drezner, Megan McKernan, Gabriel Leonard, Gwen Mazzotta, Shane Manuel, Susan A. Resetar, Sydne J. Newberry