The 15th Annual RAND Summer Institute Video
The RAND Summer Institute (RSI) consists of conferences addressing critical issues facing our aging population. The primary aim of the RSI is to expose scholars interested in the study of aging to a wide range of research being conducted in fields beyond their own specialties. The videos here are of select sessions from the 15th Annual RAND Summer Institute, held July 7-10, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.
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Aging Research: What and When Will Be the Impact on Society?
Jul 7, 2008
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Cancer and Aging: Rival Demons?
Jul 7, 2008
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Evolution of the Human Lifespan: The Role of Nutrition and Immunity
Jul 7, 2008
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Building a Better Brain for Old Age: Role of Psychosocial and Experiential Factors
Jul 7, 2008
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Calorie Restriction and the Modulation of Aging: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going?
Jul 7, 2008
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Macroeconomic Consequences of the Demographic Transition and Population Aging
Jul 7, 2008
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Recent Developments in the Economics of Retirement
Jul 7, 2008
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Household Saving and Financial Decision-Making: The Importance of Financial Literacy
Jul 7, 2008
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Retirement Saving: Psychology, Behavior, and Institutions
Jul 7, 2008
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Using International Comparisons to Study Ageing: Evidence on Health, Disability and Retirement in the US and England
Jul 7, 2008
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Aging-related Changes in Decision Making
Jul 7, 2008
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Vignettes in the Social Sciences
Jul 7, 2008
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