The RAND-ABEL Programming Language

H. E. Hall, Mark LaCasse, Robert H. Anderson, Norman Shapiro

Research SummaryPublished 1987

This research brief describes work documented in The RAND-ABEL Programming Language: History, Rationale, and Design (R-3274-NA) and The RAND-ABEL Programming Language: Reference Manual (N-2367-1-NA).

RAND has developed a new computer programming language, RAND-ABEL, to improve the interface between policy analysts and computer models. The new language was designed to maximize readability, writability, speed, and portability.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
  • Availability: Web-Only
  • Year: 1987
  • Pages: 2
  • Document Number: RB-6001-1

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Hall, H. E., Mark LaCasse, Robert H. Anderson, and Norman Shapiro, The RAND-ABEL Programming Language. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1987. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB6001-1.html.
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