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Win-Win Solutions for Syrian Refugees—and Their Hosts

Dec 13, 2018

Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan have generously received the majority of Syrian refugees. Many are working, but their sheer numbers have strained local labor markets, public services, and social harmony. Which policies might help create new economic opportunities for both the refugees and host-nation workers?
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American Working Conditions Survey

Aug 14, 2017

How do Americans perceive their workplace? RAND's American Working Conditions Survey shows workers find their jobs physically demanding, hazardous, and hectic—but also social and supportive, and many retirees would prefer to return to work.

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Commentary

What to Do About Informal Employment in Developing Countries

The staying power of informal employment in developing countries is a concern, because informal employees (e.g., day laborers) tend to receive lower wages, fewer benefits, and fewer legal protections. How can policymakers improve conditions for informal workers?

Jan 22, 2016
Journal Article

Journal Article

Do Employers Prefer Workers Who Attend For-Profit Colleges? Evidence from a Field Experiment

This paper reports results from a resume-based field experiment designed to examine employer preferences for job applicants who attended for-profit colleges.

Nov 10, 2015
Commentary

The Prospective Impact of Airbus Industries on Mobile

Austal USA's operations in Mobile, Alabama have benefited the broader region. Similarly, Airbus's hiring should have a net favorable impact on the region's economy, since the area does not appear to be at or near full employment.

Oct 10, 2015
Commentary

Bridging the Global Age Gap

The Trans-Pacific Partnership offers hope for balancing the world's rapidly aging with its jobless youth. As long-term care for the elderly becomes a pressing need in many developed countries, services such as monitoring and reminding people to take their medications could be provided remotely from countries with an abundance of younger workers.

Oct 8, 2015
News Release

News Release

Proportion of Young Female Anesthesiologists Increases, but Compensation Still Lower Than Male Colleagues

An increasing number of young female physicians are becoming anesthesiologists. But their pay lags behind their male peers, even after accounting for differences, such as hours worked and experience.

Sep 17, 2015
Project

Examining the Socioeconomic Inclusion of Migrant EU Workers

The socioeconomic inclusion of migrant EU workers and their families at the local level poses several challenges but also opportunities for society, according to research for the European Commission.

Sep 10, 2015
Commentary

One in Five Hourly Employees Working Overtime Not Properly Compensated

Most laws as old as the Fair Labor Standards Act regularly need tuning up. But its overtime provisions are complicated because some workers are exempt from being covered. A survey of more than 1,500 employed adults finds that employers are violating the rules.

Sep 4, 2015
Blog

Hurricane Katrina: 10 Years After the Storm

This weekend marks 10 years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast. As the region struggled to cope and rebuild after the storm, RAND experts worked on solutions to the region's long-term challenges.

Aug 27, 2015
Report

Improving Mongolia's Labor Market and Enhancing Opportunities for Youth

Despite a recent slowdown, Mongolia has experienced dramatic economic growth in the 2000s. Youth labor-market success is important to Mongolia's economic future. Insights from the challenges young Mongolians face, as well as their achievements and aspirations, can help inform policy.

Aug 24, 2015
Journal Article

Self-employment, Health Insurance, and Return Migration of Middle-Aged and Elderly Mexican Males

In this study, the authors analyze the labor-market dynamics of middle-aged and older men in Mexico.

May 11, 2015
Brochure

Brochure

RAND's Impact in the Middle East

Provides an overview of RAND's impact in the Middle East in the areas of supporting youth, health and health care, education, energy and environment, labor market reform and private-sector development, capacity-building, and planning for the future.

Apr 29, 2015
Research Brief

Research Brief

Planning for Higher Education Programs: Effectively Using Data and Modeling to Understand Workforce Needs

Workforce data sources provide valuable information, though no source should be used on its own. The information should be used to manage new and ongoing degree programs and for periodic strategic planning.

Apr 23, 2015
Dissertation

Dissertation

Air Transport Pilot Supply and Demand: Current State and Effects of Recent Legislation

Provides a comprehensive Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) supply and demand model and then assesses the current and future ATP supply and demand pipeline, to include the impact on the U.S. military pilot population.

Apr 15, 2015
Report

The Economic Consequences of Investing in Shipbuilding: Case Studies in the United States and Sweden

This report assesses the economic impacts that a shipbuilder has on its local community and region. The authors utilize a case study methodology to examine two U.S. shipbuilders and the Saab Aeronautics Gripen program in Sweden.

Apr 15, 2015
Dissertation

Dissertation

Predicting Active Duty Air Force Pilot Attrition Given an Anticipated Increase in Major Airline Pilot Hiring

Predicts future pilot attrition given the estimated increase in major airline hiring and recommends several policies that the Air Force can implement to better weather an increase in attrition.

Feb 25, 2015
Report

Employment and the Changing Labor Market: Global Societal Trends to 2030

An analysis of the important features of the global workforce, the new types of entrants to the labor market, vulnerable individuals in the labor force, and the skills mismatch affecting employers can help the EU anticipate future challenges and coordinate responses.

Feb 12, 2015
Report

Report

Using Workforce Information for Degree Program Planning in Texas

This report describes current practices in using workforce information for degree program planning, analyzes options for using workforce information, recommends promising practices, describes new data tools, and applies these tools.

Feb 11, 2015
Report

Advancing the Careers of Military Spouses

Military spouses face challenges related to military life that can make it difficult for them to maintain and develop careers. The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship is one program designed to help them, but only one in five eligible spouses reported using it.

Jan 21, 2015
Commentary

Building a Sound Technical and Vocational Education and Training System

Technical and vocational education and training in India has expanded significantly over the past two decades. But quality and relevance remain significant issues. What may be learned from other countries' experiences?

Dec 31, 2014
Report

Human Resource Practices for Labor Inspectorates in Developing Countries

This review highlights the state of knowledge about the conditions, competencies, and incentives needed for labor inspectors in developing countries to successfully carry out their work.

Dec 15, 2014

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RAND Topic:
Labor Markets

Topic Synonyms:
Labour Market

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