Publications: Choice Modelling and Behavioural Research

Partially Different? The Importance of General Equilibrium in Health Economic Evaluations: An Application to Nocturia

The main findings of this study highlight the magnitude of general equilibrium effects when assessing the potential productivity costs associated with health conditions.

Marco Hafner, Erez Yerushalmi, Fredrik L. Andersson, Teodor Burtea

Using Quantum Computers and Simulators in the Life Sciences: Current Trends and Future Prospects

We analysed the research landscape associated with the application of quantum technologies to the life sciences, highlighting current developments, opportunities and challenges, initiatives, and activities to help enable the ecosystem in the future.

Salil Gunashekar, Isabel Flanagan, Camilla d'Angelo, Immaculate Dadiso Motsi-Omoijiade, Mann Virdee, Carolina Feijao, Simon Porter

Study on the Proposal Evaluation System for the EU R&I Framework Programme: Final Report

Our study consisted of a comprehensive review of the proposal evaluation processes used in the eighth research & innovation framework programme of the European Union, Horizon 2020.

Daniela Rodriguez-Rincon, Carolina Feijao, Cagla Stevenson, Hamish Evans, Alexandra Sinclair, Simon Thomson, Susan Guthrie

Using social media data to 'nowcast' international migration around the globe

The aim of this study was to develop a tool to 'nowcast' migrant stocks by using real-time data from the Facebook Marketing Application Programming Interface (API) and official migration data from EU member states and states in the United States.

Andreas Culora, Emma Thomas, Eliane Dufresne, Matthew Cefalu, Clement Fays, Stijn Hoorens

The potential socio-economic impact of telemedicine in Canada

This study examined the potential impact in Canada of continued, long-term use of telemedicine. Researchers found that widespread use of teleconsultations could lead to significant benefits for patients, the economy and wider society.

Marco Hafner, Erez Yerushalmi, Eliane Dufresne, Evangelos Gkousis

Greater adoption of telemedicine could offer economic and social benefits for Canada

This brief summarises the potential impact of increased, long-term telemedicine use in Canada. It was found that teleconsultations could boost the economy in terms of cost savings from fewer missed appointments and visits to emergency departments, and a reduction in travel times for patients.

Marco Hafner, Erez Yerushalmi, Eliane Dufresne, Evangelos Gkousis

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Mode and destination choice model estimation

RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to update and enhance their strategic transport model, the Model of Travel in London (MoTiON). This report documents RAND Europe's work on the mode-destination choice models.

James Fox, Bhanu Patruni

Model of Travel in London Phase 3: Frequency model estimation

RAND Europe and partners were commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) to update and enhance their strategic transport model, the Model of Travel in London (MoTiON). This report documents RAND Europe's work on the frequency models.

Bhanu Patruni, James Fox, William D. Phillips

The economic benefits of equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers used a global macroeconomic model to examine the economic effects of vaccine nationalism. This brief highlights the cost to 30 high-income countries if low and middle-income countries miss out on initial access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Marco Hafner, Erez Yerushalmi, Clement Fays, Eliane Dufresne, Christian Van Stolk

The global economic cost of COVID-19 vaccine nationalism

This brief summarises the global economic implications of COVID-19 vaccine nationalism and the associated inequitable access to vaccines across countries.

Marco Hafner, Erez Yerushalmi, Clement Fays, Eliane Dufresne, Christian Van Stolk

COVID-19 and the cost of vaccine nationalism

This report examines the global economic implications of COVID-19 vaccine nationalism and the associated inequitable access to vaccines across countries.

Marco Hafner, Erez Yerushalmi, Clement Fays, Eliane Dufresne, Christian Van Stolk

A focus on gaming for research

Serious games can be used to explore a variety of policy issues, from defence and national security, to disaster response and health policy. A focus on gaming highlights RAND Europe's expertise in applying this method to different policy questions.