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Commentary

Prioritizing Security at the U.S. Border with Mexico

As debate on border security continues, policymakers would be wise to look beyond the heated rhetoric to clearly identify priorities and make informed decisions about how best to deploy finite resources to get the strongest security for the investment.

Jan 29, 2018
Periodical

RAND Review: January-February 2018

This issue highlights RAND research on life inside the Islamic State and on the economic returns of early childhood investments, plus lessons for the U.S. from Britain's approach to free child care.

Jan 3, 2018
Commentary

What the World Can Learn from Chile's Obesity-Control Strategies

Nearly 30 years into the ongoing global epidemic of obesity and chronic diseases, Chile has taken the lead in identifying and implementing obesity-control strategies that could prove to be the beginning of the end of the epidemic. The country's success on this front can serve as a lesson plan other countries could follow.

Dec 30, 2017
Blog

RAND Researchers Visit Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

A small team of RAND researchers went to Puerto Rico two weeks after the island was struck by Hurricane Maria. They are compiling their observations into a series of studies for the Army, with recommendations to smooth its response to future disasters.

Dec 19, 2017
Commentary

The Big Border Security Question

What does a secure U.S.-Mexico border look like? And what kind of security measures are needed? Despite investing billions of dollars since 9/11, it's still a struggle to measure how effective U.S. border security operations are.

Dec 9, 2017
Commentary

Broken Border or Broken Policy?

What does a secure land border look like? The U.S. government's inability to provide an answer has trapped America in a vicious cycle. Every decade, the perception that the U.S.-Mexico border isn't secure enough leads to big investments—with mixed results.

Nov 17, 2017
Commentary

Doing More with Less: Lessons from Cuba's Health Care System

High U.S. health care costs do not yield corresponding health outcomes for its citizens. But Cuba, for less than a tenth of U.S. costs, has attained comparable outcomes on many indicators, such as life expectancy and infant mortality. Cuba prioritizes primary care and prevention and addresses social determinants of health.

Oct 6, 2017
Commentary

A Colombian Survivor's Crusade to Strengthen Punishment for Acid Attacks

Acid attacks, one of the most extreme forms of violence against women and girls, can have devastating consequences. Officials could address this problem by making it tough to get dangerous chemicals, punishing perpetrators, and helping survivors.

Jul 17, 2017
Journal Article

Consumption Smoothing and Frequency of Benefit Payments of Cash Transfer Programs

We examine the extent of consumption smoothing between the receipt of benefits by households after the introduction of two non-contributory pension programs in the State of Yucatan, Mexico.

Jun 28, 2017
Journal Article

Designing Cash Transfer Programs for an Older Population: The Mexican Case

Simulation of means testing benefit schemes showing beneficial effects on poverty and income inequality. Validated with data from a field experiment in Yucatan, Mexico, the simulations provide a good forecast of observed effects in the experiment.

Jun 28, 2017
Commentary

The Ghost of Bullying

The idea that bullying is experienced by only a few children and adolescents is false. Most cases are verbal, not physical, and victims tend to remain silent. Research has shown that bullying can have negative long-term effects on a person's life.

May 31, 2017
Commentary

Regulating Infrastructures in the Tropics

Regulation helps address the demands of investors who are seeking assurances that their investments are safe, while also reassuring democratically elected governments. Regulatory reform could help Brazil attract more private investment in its infrastructure.

May 26, 2017
Journal Article

Social Security Contributions and Return Migration Among Older Male Mexican Immigrants

This study estimates the proportion of male return migrants aged 50 years and older who reported having contributed to the U.S. social security system, and examines their demographic and migration characteristics.

May 23, 2017
Journal Article

Programa Bolsa Familia Y Frecuencia Escolar: Un Analisis Con El Censo Demografico De Brasil De 2010

This study aims to analyze whether Bolsa Familia had an association with children's school attendance, which is one of the educational conditions of the program.

May 11, 2017
Report

Regulation of logistics infrastructure in Brazil

This report deals with the regulation of logistics infrastructures in Brazil, focusing in particular on the federal level. Brazil, one of the key emerging economies in the world, has a particular need for developing logistics infrastructures.

May 8, 2017
Commentary

Mixed Messages: Is Cocaine Consumption in the U.S. Going Up or Down?

Data lags and the elimination of the ADAM program complicate estimates of U.S. cocaine consumption. New users who haven't yet developed cocaine dependence are also a factor. It may be prudent to start planning for an increase in heavy use even before all of the evidence is in.

Apr 28, 2017
Journal Article

Construindo Pontes: a Prática Da Interdisciplinaridade. Estudo PopTrans: Um Estudo Com Travestis E Mulheres Transexuais Em Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. : Building Bridges: Interdisciplinarity in Practice. PopTrans Study: a Study with Transvestites and Transsexual Women in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil.

This article describes researchers' experience with the implementation and development of an ethno-epidemiological study of trans persons in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil.

Mar 15, 2017
Report

How to Counter Transnational Criminal Networks

Transnational criminal networks have expanded their global reach. In some cases, they have even converged with terrorist groups. How do these networks threaten U.S. interests? And what can be done to combat them?

Jan 27, 2017
Journal Article

Gender and Physician Specialization and Practice Settings in Ecuador: A Qualitative Study

More women than men are now doctors in Ecuador, but gender norms still exert strong influence on female physicians' choice of specialty and practice setting.

Dec 8, 2016
Commentary

A Changing Cuba May Create Risks for Maritime Border Security

A changing Cuba may contribute to less secure maritime borders for the United States. The U.S. should plan accordingly to stop mass movements of both drugs and people.

Nov 5, 2016

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