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From education, energy security, immigration, and health care to information technology, justice, and security policy, Europe faces myriad challenges in the 21st century. RAND research has long tackled similar problems facing the United States, and for 25 years, RAND Europe has applied its analytical expertise in these areas to public- and private-sector clients throughout Europe.

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The Economic Impact of Brexit

Dec 11, 2017

The UK is likely to be economically worse off outside of the European Union under most plausible scenarios. Leaving the EU with no deal and applying World Trade Organization rules would lead to the greatest economic losses for the UK.
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RAND Europe Improves Policy and Decision Making in Europe and Around the World

Mar 1, 2018

RAND Europe is an independent not-for-profit research institute dedicated to helping improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. With offices in the UK and Belgium, its research portfolio complements RAND's and also includes choice modeling, evaluation, workplace wellbeing, and much more.

Explore Europe

Commentary

Managing the Challenge of Workforce Presenteeism in the COVID-19 Crisis

Presenteeism occurs when people work when in suboptimal health. Both presenteeism and absenteeism are key influences on workplace productivity, but presenteeism is by far the most significant. It's vital that employers identify and deal with presenteeism, for the health of their people as well as that of the organization.

Sep 25, 2020
Commentary

It May Be Time to Rethink the Design of Jobs to Deliver Good Health for Workers

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, the impact of poorly designed jobs on the health of workers was drawing attention. Now may be the time to fundamentally rethink the design of jobs so that they promote good health and lessen poor health and its costs.

Sep 25, 2020
Commentary

In the Middle East, Russia and China Expand Their Influence

While the United States is concerned primarily about a resurgent China's inroads in the Middle East, it is also nervous about the gambits of a revanchist Russia. As the United States decides when and how to contest China and Russia—in and beyond the Middle East—it will have to resist alarmism as vigorously as complacency.

Sep 18, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

Innovations in Adult Social Care and Social Work Report

Researchers identified and prioritised a shortlist of top priority innovations to evaluate in adult social care and social work.

Sep 17, 2020
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Journal Article

Moscow's Calibrated Coercion in Ukraine and Russian Strategic Culture

This paper analyzes Russia's use of force in Ukraine since the end of major combat operations in February 2015.

Sep 16, 2020
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Journal Article

Strategic Sderzhivanie: Understanding Contemporary Russian Approaches to "Deterrence"

This paper argues that viewing Russia's actions through the lens of the concept "sderzhivanie" can help Western analysts and decision-makers better understand the drivers of Moscow's behavior.

Sep 16, 2020
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Journal Article

The Opening of the Transpolar Sea Route: Logistical, Geopolitical, Environmental, and Socioeconomic Impacts

Climate models project that a seasonal shipping route via the North Pole may open by mid-century. This paper examines estimates of the route's opening, scenarios for its commercial and logistical development, regional geopolitics, and environmental and socioeconomic consequences.

Sep 9, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

Heat, Energy Efficiency, Smart Technology and Health: A Review of Evidence from High-Income Countries, with a Focus on the UK

A rapid evidence assessment on the health and wider societal impacts of poor indoor heating in the home and workplace, exploring the impacts on human health and the indoor environment of introducing energy efficient and smart heating systems.

Sep 3, 2020
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Journal Article

Brexit in the Workplace: A Psychology of Survival?

A book examining the psychological repercussions of Brexit in the workplace, illustrating the mental and emotional impact of the Brexit process, its effect on the well being of workers and its future implications for the welfare of the workforce.

Aug 27, 2020
Blog

Radicalization, the Gender Pay Gap, Israel-UAE Deal: RAND Weekly Recap

This weekly recap focuses on the potential for a new era of radicalization, insights into the gender pay gap, why the Israel-UAE deal doesn't merit the hype, and more.

Aug 21, 2020
Blog

Summer Reading List for Congress

During the August recess Hill staff should have an opportunity to step back from the fast pace of votes and hearing preparation to examine priorities for the fall and beyond. This list of must-read research and commentary covers some policy issues they will likely be addressing after the break.

Aug 18, 2020
Commentary

The West's Role in Belarus

Belarus may be on the verge of political change. If allowed to help, how could the West support free and fair elections and the formation of a legitimate government?

Aug 18, 2020
Commentary

Russia's Su-57 Heavy Fighter Bomber: Is It Really a Fifth-Generation Aircraft?

Russia's Su-57 aircraft has been in development since 2002 and is considered a key part of Russia's arms export industry as a fifth-generation fighter. Despite continued Russian efforts to sell the aircraft, it is unlikely that a fully developed and full production–ready Su-57 will be available for sale before the late 2020s.

Aug 17, 2020
Commentary

Has Congress Captured Russia Policy?

A Washington axiom is that the president writes foreign policy and Congress only edits it. But in recent years Congress has shown more initiative, as in expanding sanctions, shifting U.S. forces closer to Russia and promoting human rights. Under the next president, is Congress likely to retain this lead?

Aug 17, 2020
Blog

L.A.'s High Unemployment, RAND's New Research Center, Twitter: RAND Weekly Recap

This weekly recap focuses on unemployment in the Los Angeles area, the new RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy, food consumption in the UK, and more.

Aug 14, 2020
Report

Transforming social care provision: first steps towards sustained innovation

The main focus of this Perspective is on ideas to stimulate and sustain innovation in social care; and ideas for research to bring closer a system of sustainable social care innovation.

Aug 12, 2020
Commentary

We Are What We Eat: Understanding Food Consumption for Healthier and More Sustainable Diets

Despite a rise in ethical and sustainable eating, most people still make their food choices based on price, convenience, and taste. What policies can help support more healthy decisionmaking?

Aug 12, 2020
Commentary

COVID-19 Brings Opportunity to Reassess Work Policies

As certain COVID-19 restrictions lift, and life for some begins to return to a “new normal,” employers may have the opportunity to rebuild work policies to better support those employees who want to continue working from home. This could produce well-being benefits for employees, without compromising on, and often increasing, productivity.

Aug 11, 2020
Commentary

Negotiating with Great Powers on Nuclear Arms

New START, the U.S.-Russia arms control treaty, expires in February 2021. Washington insists that any follow-on accord must include China. But overcoming Beijing's reticence to engage in nuclear talks will likely take deft diplomacy, time, and patience.

Aug 3, 2020
Blog

China in 2050, Using Mobile Tools to Track COVID-19, Telemedicine: RAND Weekly Recap

This weekly recap focuses on the future of U.S.-China competition, privacy concerns surrounding mobile tools used to track COVID-19, how telemedicine can help patients access specialized care, and more.

Jul 31, 2020

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