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Commentary
Jobs Can Improve the Lives of Syrian Refugees and Their Host Communities
Host governments, international development agencies, and donor countries like the United States could take several steps to improve Syrian refugee employment. This would increase self-reliance among Syrian refugees and ease pressures on host communities.
Mar 11, 2019
Report
How frequent night-time bathroom visits can negatively impact sleep, well-being and productivity: Examining the associations between nocturia, well-being and economic outcomes in a working-age population
Nocturia, a urinary tract condition causing numerous night-time bathroom visits, can have negative impacts on sleep, wellbeing and productivity. Our results show a set of associations between nocturia and a range of conditions, outcomes and factors.
Mar 11, 2019
Report
Wage Loss Monitoring for Injured Workers in California's Workers' Compensation System: 2014–2015 Injury Year Findings (Second Interim Report)
This report presents new estimates of wage loss for workers in California who suffered a workplace injury or illness in 2014-2015 and compares these estimates with trends before, during, and after the Great Recession.
Dec 27, 2018
Blog
Refugees, Brexit, Cannabis: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on how Syrian refugees can contribute to local economies, prospects for Brexit, marijuana legalization, and more.
Dec 14, 2018
News Release
Syrian Refugees in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon Can Add Value to Local Economies
Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon could better contribute to local economies if they were trained for middle-skill jobs and were able to relocate to areas with manufacturing firms that need trained workers.
Dec 13, 2018
Research Brief
Win-Win Solutions for Syrian Refugees—and Their Hosts
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?
Dec 13, 2018
Report
Syrian Refugees Can Add Value to Middle Eastern Labor Markets
Over 5 million Syrian refugees entered Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan due to the civil war. This has placed a severe strain on the host countries' labor markets, public services, and social cohesion. The future prosperity and stability of the region rests on creating mutually beneficial economic opportunities for Syrian refugees and host-country workers.
Dec 13, 2018
Commentary
Berlin Protests Highlight Need for Sound Employment Discrimination Laws in Germany
Germany has a legal tradition and a strong constitution that promotes equality for all those living within its borders. That tradition could end up being a factor as German policymakers consider whether it is advantageous for the nation as a whole that the newest members of its society should have the necessary legal protections to succeed socially and economically.
Nov 15, 2018
Journal Article
The Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons on the Dark Web: A Study
A summary of the main findings and implications of the first empirical study investigating the scale and scope of arms trafficking on the dark web, illustrating the range of weapons traded, their market price and most common transit routes.
Oct 24, 2018
Report
Skills demand in the Cambridge area: Attracting and retaining skills
RAND Europe conducted a study examining the evidence on skills shortages in the labour pool of the Cambridge region to help inform policy discussion about developing skills at a local level.
Oct 23, 2018
Report
Impacts of Eliminating the Individual Mandate Penalty in New York
In 2019, the ACA's individual mandate penalty will be eliminated. How will this affect New York's nongroup insurance market? It could result in an estimated 23 to 25 percent increase in premiums and a 37 percent reduction in enrollment.
Sep 20, 2018
Journal Article
The Impact of Labor Market Regulation on Employment in Low-Income Countries: A Meta-Analysis
We conclude that the evidence for LICs (and recent LICs) points to a negative effect of regulations on formal employment, and a compensating positive effect on informal employment.
Sep 19, 2018
Journal Article
Learning Versus Stealing: How Important Are Market-Share Reallocations to India's Productivity Growth?
Our findings, which suggest that "learning" is more important than "stealing" over the 1985 through 2004 period, are consistent with the most recent literature on heterogeneous firms.
Sep 19, 2018
Journal Article
The Impact of Trade Liberalization on Productivity: Evidence from India's Formal and Informal Manufacturing Sectors
This paper was first to consider the effects of India's tariff liberalization on the entire manufacturing industry, both small, informal firms and large, formal firms. The overall effect of the trade reforms is increased productivity in both sectors.
Sep 19, 2018
Report
Wage Loss Monitoring for Injured Workers in California's Workers' Compensation System: 2013 Injury Year Findings (First Interim Report)
This report presents new estimates of wage loss for workers in California who suffered a workplace injury or illness in 2013 and compares these estimates with trends before, during, and after the Great Recession.
Aug 31, 2018
Journal Article
What Is the Impact on Enrollment and Premiums If the Duration of Short-Term Health Insurance Plans Is Increased?
Extending the duration of short-term individual health plans will have little effect on premiums or enrollment in the individual market.
Jun 14, 2018
Journal Article
Ensuring High-Quality Job Creation from EU Funding Programmes: How Can the Best Practice of Horizon 2020 Be Better Integrated Into Other Programmes (ESF, Youth Guarantee, Globalisation Fund)?
Job creation has been a key focus of recovery in Europe since the 2008 Economic Crisis. This report assesses the potential of EU funding programmes to create high-quality jobs.
Jun 13, 2018
Report
Bridge to Opportunities: Connecting Probationers to High-Wage Jobs
Probation agencies face significant challenges to helping their clients find jobs, and earn living wages. One program focused on the construction industry aimed to improve the earning potential of individuals on probation in Sacramento County, California.
May 25, 2018
Commentary
Bridging the Growing College Divide Among Young Americans
Over the last decade, more Americans age 25 to 34 earned four-year college and graduate degrees, but the number of those without college degrees also increased. New ways of communicating educational options and outcomes to young people are needed.
Apr 13, 2018
Testimony
A Close Look at Data Thieves
What do cyberattackers do with the data they steal? And how do they monetize it? Grouping hackers by their goals, motivations, and capabilities can shed light on these questions.
Mar 15, 2018

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Immaculate Dadiso Motsi-Omoijiade

Analyst

Dadiso Motsi-Omoijiade (she/her) is an analyst working in the area of science and emerging technology at RAND Europe. Her research areas include blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, regulatory technology, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence (AI), and other…
Christian Van Stolk

Executive Vice President, RAND Europe

Christian van Stolk is executive vice president at RAND Europe. He has worked extensively on health and wellbeing in the workplace. His research in the past has focused on improving the health and wellbeing of staff in the National Health Service in the UK, maintaining and gaining employment for…

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