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From the Cold War days of the Berlin Airlift to the fall of the Wall in 1989, Germany—formerly West and East, and subsequently reunified—has long been an important actor on the world stage. A founding member of the European Union and a key ally of the United States, Germany has been the subject of RAND research on topics including aviation, health care system comparisons, and agriculture policy.

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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 with offices in the UK and Belgium. Its research portfolio complements RAND's and also includes choice modeling, evaluation and performance management, innovation and technology, and much more.

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International Review of Approaches to Funding Intensive Care

A review of international approaches for funding intensive care shows there is no obvious example of "best practice" or dominant approach used by a majority of hospital systems. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages, particularly in relation to the financial risk involved in providing intensive care.

Mar 5, 2010
Commentary

Commentary

The Fall of the Wall: A World Restored?

When the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago, those raised in the shadow of possible nuclear holocaust felt disbelief, followed by relief and hope that the end of the Cold War would bring lasting peace, and the end of conflict. And in Europe, at least, it mostly did — but not everywhere, writes Christopher S. Chivvis.

Nov 9, 2009
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Report

International Comparison of Ten Medical Regulatory Systems: Egypt, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, South Africa and Spain

This study was commissioned by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) to provide an evidence base on the systems of medical regulation in place in the countries of origin of doctors seeking to enter the UK and obtain registration to practise.

May 18, 2009
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Report

The Introduction of Single Farm Payments in Finland and Germany

This study, commissioned by the UK National Audit Office, analyses the implementation of the new European Single Payment Scheme of farm payments in Germany and Finland.

Dec 5, 2007
Journal Article

Journal Article

"Burokratisierung" Und Burokratieabbau Im Internationalen Vergleich--Wo Steht Deutschland? Studie Im Auftrag Der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung: Bureaucracy and Cutting Red Tape in International Comparison--Where Is Germany?

Deutschland gilt als besonders stark burokratisierter Staat. Diese verbreitete Selbst- und Fremdwahrnehmung stutzt sich unter anderem auf eine Reihe internationaler Vergleichsstudien (z.B. OECD, Weltbank), die offenbar das subjektive Gefuhl einer ubermassigen Burokratisierung Deutschlands durch objektive wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen und Daten untermauern.

Dec 31, 2006
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Report

German Introduction of Single Farm Payments

This study, commissioned by the UK National Audit Office, gives an overview of the introduction of single farm payments in Germany. This research details the specifics of the German payment system and the process of implementation.

Nov 3, 2006
Commentary

Commentary

America Is Punishing Germany for Its Iraq Opposition

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Jul 12, 2005
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Report

Military Reengineering Between the World Wars

Analyzes the contrasting military responses of various militaries to the internal combustion engine between World War I and World War II to illuminate successful strategies and approaches to reengineering (an approach to transformation).

Mar 3, 2005
Journal Article

Journal Article

Exploring Possibilities for Consumer Choice in the German Health Care System

This article reports on the results of a project conducted to explore feasible reform options in the German Health care system.

Dec 31, 2004
Journal Article

Journal Article

Das Deutsche Gesundheitswesen Im Jahr 2012, Eigenverantwortung Im Lichte Eines Seminar Game (Seminarspiels=): German Health Care in 2012, Individual Responsibility in Light of a Seminar Game

Central questions about ownership in the health sector in Germany. This chapter describes the preparation, processes and results of the workshops.

Dec 31, 2003
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Germany and America: Partners in Leadership?

This study discusses four areas where German and American national interests overlap, and that can form the foundation for a continuing U.S.-German partnership: European security, Western European economic integration, reconstruction in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and out-of-area concerns.

Dec 31, 2003
Commentary

Commentary

How Deep an Ocean?

Whether or not there is war in Iraq, NATO, the European Union and transatlantic relations already have been deeply affected, posing the gravest challenge to all three since at least the end of the Cold War, writes Robert Hunter in an commentary.

Feb 23, 2003
Commentary

Commentary

Mr. Bush and Herr Schroeder, Tear Down This Wall

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Oct 30, 2002
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Report

Quick Scan of Post 9/11 National Counter Terrorism Policymaking and Implementation in Selected European Countries

Scans counter-terrorism policymaking and implementation in selected European countries since 9/11

Jan 1, 2002
Journal Article

Journal Article

Ostpolitik and Its Relevance for Inter-Korean Relations

The unique situation of artificial division in both Korea and Germany following World War II, and the subsequent reunification in Germany, offer the Koreans an opportunity of analyzing Germany's experiences for their own purposes.

Jan 1, 1994
Journal Article

Journal Article

Personality and Attitudes Towards Current Political Topics

The authors presented a representative list of 162 political issues currently discussed in Germany and the German NEO-FFI to 184 subjects (45% university students).

Sep 1, 1993
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Report

Technology Policy in the Federal Republic of Germany

This paper presents an overview of governmental technology policy in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).

Dec 31, 1989
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Structure of the East German Economy

Review of a book: The Structure of the East German Economy, by Wolfgang F. Stolfer, with the assistance of Karl W. Roskamp.

Dec 31, 1960

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