RAND Calendar of Events
Policy Forum Addresses Issues Over the Horizon — May 15, 2008
To commemorate RAND's 60th anniversary and legacy of helping policymakers stay ahead of the curve, RAND experts will discuss several of tomorrow's front-burner policy issues-and what we can and should be doing about them today.
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Congressional Briefing on Invisible Wounds of War — Apr. 28, 2008
Lead authors Terri Tanielian and Lisa Jaycox will present Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery at a RAND Congressional Briefing on April 28.
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Policy Forum Addresses Impacts of Climate Change on California's Water Resources — Apr. 17, 2008
A panel of RAND experts and one of California's leading water policymakers will discuss the implications of climate change for California's water needs and what can and should be done now to prepare for an unpredictable future.
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Congressional Briefing Focuses on Women and Nation-Building — Apr. 14, 2008
RAND Senior Political Scientist Cheryl Benard will present Women and Nation-Building: Lessons from Afghanistan as part of the RAND Congressional Briefing Series on April 14.
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Congressional Briefing Focuses on Health Insurance for Small Businesses — Apr. 4, 2008
Susan M. Gates and Christine Eibner will present Better Understanding the Health Insurance Issues that Small Firms Face at a RAND Congressional Briefing on April 4.
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Congressional Briefing Addresses Pandemic Influenza Preparedness — Mar. 10, 2008
Melinda Moore will present Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in Southeast Asia and the Middle East as part of the RAND Congressional Briefing Series on March 10.
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Congressional Briefing on the Effect of Sarbanes-Oxley on Firm Exits from the Public Market — Feb. 25, 2008
Pinar Karaca-Mandic will present How Does Sarbanes-Oxley Affect Firms' Decisions to Stay in the Public Market or Go Private? at a RAND Congressional Briefing on February 25.
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Congressional Briefing on the Challenge of Insurgency in the 21st Century — Feb. 11, 2008
RAND Senior Fellow David Gompert and Senior Policy Analyst John Gordon will present "War by Other Means—Building Complete and Balanced Capabilities for Counterinsurgency" at a RAND Congressional Briefing on February 11.
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Congressional Briefing Addresses the Challenges of Water Resource Planning — Jan. 31, 2008
Robert Lempert and David Groves will present Meeting the Challenges of Water Resource Planning: New Decision Support Methods for Water Managers Facing an Uncertain Future Climate at a RAND Congressional Briefing on January 31. Debra Knopman will make introductions.
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Congressional Panel Discussion on No Child Left Behind — Jan. 9, 2008
RAND will host a panel discussion on No Child Left Behind (NCLB): What Do We Know, and What Does It Tell Us? on January 9. Panelists include John Deasy, Michelle Rhee, Laura Hamilton, Brian Stecher, and Georges Vernez.
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Congressional Briefing on Protecting US Passenger Rail Systems from Terrorism — Dec. 11, 2007
K. Jack Riley and Jeremy Wilson will present Protecting US Passenger Rail Systems From Terrorism: Identifying Cost Effective Security Strategies at a RAND Congressional Briefing on December 11.
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Congressional Briefing Addresses the Risks of Ungoverned Territories — Dec. 7, 2007
The RAND Corporation, in conjunction with Security for a New Century, will present Ungoverned Territories: Incubators of Terrorism. Dr. Angel Rabasa, Senior Political Scientist with RAND, will speak.
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Congressional Briefing on the Impact of Pay for Performance Programs — Dec. 3, 2007
Dr. Cheryl Damberg will present Pay for Performance: Will This Policy Intervention Solve the Ills of the United States Healthcare System? for the next installment of the Congressional Briefing Series on December 3.
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Policy Forum Addresses Rise of China — Nov. 29, 2007
China has transformed in dramatic ways over the past 25 years and wields increasing influence on the global stage. What are the myths and realities of China's impact on the changing geopolitical landscape? What are the challenges and opportunities for the United States?
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RAND to Host Community Conference on Early Childhood Issues — Nov. 10, 2007
The RAND Community Conference on Early Childhood Issues will feature lessons learned from evaluating early intervention programs around the country, with particular emphasis on Pittsburgh's PNC Grow Up Great, a $100 million, 10-year enhancement program.
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RAND and UCLA Host Conference on Transparency in the Civil Justice System — Nov. 2, 2007
In a conference presented by the RAND Institute for Civil Justice and UCLA School of Law, discussion and analysis will focus on the issue of transparency, both its advantages and disadvantages, in many aspects of the civil justice system.
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Congressional Briefing Focuses on Senior Drivers and Their Potential Risk — Oct. 25, 2007
What risks do older drivers pose to traffic safety? Seth Seabury will present Regulating Senior Drivers: Are New Policies Needed? at a Congressional Briefing on October 25.
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RAND Conversation on Critical Factors in Our Nation's Obesity Epidemic — Oct. 16, 2007
In a RAND Policy Circle presentation, Dr. Deborah Cohen will discuss the obesity epidemic with a focus on the role of neighborhoods and safe places to engage in physical activity, as well as access to healthy foods in schools and the workplace.
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Congressional Briefing Addresses Military Divorce Rates — Oct. 15, 2007
Benjamin R. Karney will present Have Military Divorce Rates Increased Since 9/11? on October 15, 2007 for the next installment of the RAND Congressional Briefing Series.
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Policy Forum Addresses the Impact and Promise of No Child Left Behind — Sep. 26, 2007
Is the No Child Left Behind Act working to close the achievement gap in U.S. schools? RAND Education policy analysts and a prominent national leader in education discuss the opportunities and challenges involved in making NCLB's promise a reality.
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Computer-Based Crime to Be Focus of Silicon Valley Forum — Sep. 25, 2007
Security experts from the technology industry, law enforcement and academia will outline what is needed to better measure and understand the effect of computer-based crime in the United States during a public forum Sept. 25 in Silicon Valley.
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Pardee RAND Graduate School Hosts Annual Program on New Security Challenges — Sep. 10, 2007
This intensive, weeklong program offered by the Pardee RAND Graduate School will equip participants with both an understanding of the most critical current policy challenges in the areas of security and defense and the most up-to-date analytical techniques for addressing them.
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RAND Holds Conversation on Helping Youth Exposed to Violence — Sep. 12, 2007
In a RAND Policy Circle presentation, researcher Dr. Bradley Stein will discuss helping young people who have been exposed to violence in their communities.
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Policy Forum to Address Traffic Congestion in Los Angeles — Jul. 26, 2007
What policy options are available to mitigate Los Angeles' notoriously congested roadways? RAND transportation expert Martin Wachs and a panel of regional stakeholders and policymakers will discuss realistic approaches to addressing the region's worsening congestion.
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Conferences Address Critical Issues Facing the Aging Population — Jul. 11-14, 2007
The 14th annual RAND Summer Institute consists of two conferences that address critical issues facing our aging population. The MiniMedical School for Social Scientists will be held on July 11-12, and the Demography, Economics, and Epidemiology of Aging conference on July 13-14.
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Congressional Briefing Focuses on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act — Jul. 09, 2007
Lloyd Dixon and Robert Lempert will present Assessing Policy Options for Renewing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act on July 9, 2007 for the next installment of the RAND Congressional Briefing Series.
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Conference on No Child Left Behind Act Offers New Insights for Educators and Civic Leaders — Jun. 12, 2007
RAND will host a conference in Washington D.C. for educators, civic leaders and other interested thoughtleaders and decisiomakers to examine new insights and current research findings on accountability under the No Child Left Behind Act.
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RAND Conversation Discusses Challenges in Financing Public Transportation
— Apr. 18, 2007
In a RAND Policy Circle presentation, Martin Wachs, Director of the Transportation, Space and Technology Program, will discuss the general funding crisis in transportation, and public transit in particular.
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RAND Presents Symposium on Challenges Facing the Global Supply Chain — May 17, 2007
On May 17, the RAND Supply Chain Policy Center will present Challenges Facing the Global Supply Chain. This symposium will feature a congressional speaker, presentation by RAND experts, and panel discussion by distinguished industry and government leaders.
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Improving Recruitment and Retention in the New Orleans Police Department — May 14, 2007
Bernard Rostker will present Improving Recruitment and Retention in the New Orleans Police Department on May 14, 2007 for the next installment of the Congressional Briefing Series.
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RAND Distinguished Speaker Series to Feature Admiral Thad W. Allen
— Apr. 19, 2007
Admiral Thad W. Allen, 23rd Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, will visit RAND headquarters in Santa Monica to discuss the varied mission of today's Coast Guard and issues of special relevance to Southern California such as security of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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Conversation at RAND to Focus on Arts and Culture in the Metropolis
— Apr. 18, 2007
In a RAND Policy Circle presentation, researcher Elizabeth Ondaatje will discuss the new RAND report, Arts and Culture in the Metropolis. This study examines support systems for the arts in 11 metropolitan areas, including Pittsburgh, PA.
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Conference on Strategies for Realizing Student Potential
— Mar. 30-31, 2007
The RAND Gulf States Policy Institute and the 100 Black Men of America organization are co-sponsors of this conference that will convene experts, educators, and mentors from around the country to share lessons related to helping all students realize their full potential.
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Conference on Coping with Iran
— Mar. 21, 2007
Ambassador James Dobbins hosted a public conference sponsored by the RAND Corporation entitled, “Coping With Iran: Confrontation, Containment or Engagement?” The conference featured high-level experts and was attended by over 300 guests.
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Veteran Diplomat James Dobbins Discusses Nation-Building in Iraq and Beyond
— Mar. 14, 2007
On March 14, RAND's Policy Forum series will feature James Dobbins discussing his newest book The Beginner's Guide to Nation-Building.
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Policy Forum to Address Homelessness in Los Angeles — Feb. 22, 2007
Approximately 88,000 people in the Los Angeles region are homeless at any given time. On February 22, a panel of RAND experts and local policymakers will discuss current strategies and new approaches for addressing homelessness in the region.
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RAND Hosts Conversation on Examining Responses to the No Child Left Behind Act — Feb. 16, 2007
On February 16, Laura Hamilton, senior behavioral scientist at RAND, along with Anne E. Stephens, Superintendent of the Fox Chapel Area School District, and Vernon Tipton, Executive Director of the Duquesne City School District, will discuss responses to the No Child Left Behind Act.
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RAND Experts Angel Rabasa and William Rosenau Discuss al-Qaeda's Evolution
— Feb. 13, 2007
Angel Rabasa and William Rosenau, co-authors of a new two-volume analysis Beyond Al-Qaeda, will address a Washington D.C. audience on al-Qaeda's evolution and the emergence of groups affiliated, associated, or inspired by al-Qaeda.
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RAND Co-Sponsors National Symposium on America's Energy Future — Dec. 07, 2006
RAND is co-sponsoring a symposium in Washington D.C. on critical energy issues now facing the nation to provide policy makers as well as government, business and community leaders the knowledge to make smart decisions required for America's energy future.
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Discussion with World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Focuses on Energy Security and U.S. Policy — Dec. 13, 2006
Mike Toman, Senior Economist and Director, Environment, Energy, and Economic Development program at RAND, spoke to over 100 members of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh on energy security and U.S. policy.
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RAND Hosts Conversation on the Exposure of Youth to Degrading Music Lyrics — Dec. 05, 2006
Steven Martino, behavioral scientist at RAND, discussed a recently released RAND study that presents the strongest evidence yet that sexually degrading lyrics in music encourage adolescents to more quickly engage in sexual activities.
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Congressional Luncheon Panel Discussion: On "Other War" — Nov. 29, 2006
RAND will host a luncheon panel to discuss On “Other War”: Lessons from Five Decades of RAND Counterinsurgency Research on November 29, 2006 at noon. Panelists include James Dobbins, Bruce Hoffman, and Austin Long, with Michael Rich moderating.
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RAND Co-hosts Conference on Terrorism, Global Security and the Law — Oct. 19-20, 2006
On October 19-20, RAND will co-host a conference bringing together legal scholars, jurists, law enforcement, intelligence personnel, and terrorism experts for thoughtful examination of the unique legal issues implicated in post-9/11 efforts to counter terrorism and strengthen homeland security.
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RAND Hosts Conversation on Estimating Graduation and Dropout Rates — Oct. 12, 2006
On October 12, 2006, RAND researcher Brian Gill and Mark Roosevelt, Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, discussed the recently released RAND study, Estimating Graduation and Dropout Rates with Longitudinal Data: A Case Study in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
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Policy Forum Explores a Vision for the Arts in Los Angeles — Oct. 5, 2006
Los Angeles is poised at the threshold of a new era in the arts. A leader in bringing strategic thinking to metropolitan arts sectors around the country, RAND will host this dynamic policy forum to engage L.A.'s leading arts visionaries on the unique opportunities and challenges facing the city's thriving arts sector.
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RAND Senior Fellow Bernard Rostker Speaks at Library of Congress — Oct. 5, 2006
As U.S. military forces appear overcommitted and some ponder a possible return to the draft, the timing is ideal for Bernard Rostker's insider's account of how the American military transformed itself over the past five decades, from a poorly disciplined force of conscripts and draft-motivated “volunteers” to a force of professionals relied upon throughout the world to maintain peace and security.
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Leading Terrorism Expert Brian Jenkins Discusses Latest Book — Sep. 6 - Oct. 10, 2006
Renowned terrorism expert and senior advisor to RAND, Brian Jenkins will discuss his new book, Unconquerable Nation: Knowing Our Enemy, Strengthening Ourselves. Jenkins proposes pragmatic steps to defeat the terrorist threat while maintaining American values and civil liberties.
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Congressional Luncheon Briefing Highlights the Qatari Education System — Jul. 10, 2006
Charles Goldman and Catherine Augustine will present Improving the Qatari Education System on July 10, 2006 at noon for the next installment of the Congressional Luncheon Briefing Series.
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Congressional Breakfast Briefing on Central Asia — Jun. 28, 2006
Rollie Lal will present Central Asia and Its Asian Neighbors:
Security and Commerce at the Crossroads on Wednesday June 28, 2006 at 8:00 A.M. This briefing is being held in conjunction with the Silk Road Caucus.
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RAND Researcher to Give Keynote at Child Health Services Research Meeting — Jun. 24, 2006
Elizabeth McGlynn, Associate Director of RAND Health, will give the keynote address Measuring Quality of Care for Children at the eighth annual Child Health Services Research Meeting in Seattle, Washington on June 24, 2006.
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Distinguished Speaker Series to Feature Francis Fukuyama
— Jun. 22, 2006
On June 22, best-selling author, renowned academic, and political theorist Francis Fukuyama will discuss his current thoughts on American foreign policy at a public forum held at RAND's headquarters in Santa Monica.
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RAND Pittsburgh Celebrates Opening of New Building
— Jun. 21, 2006
RAND celebrated the opening of the new Pittsburgh building on June 21, 2006 with discussions and informational sessions focusing on the topics of terrorism, education, and health care. Featured speakers included Thomas J. Ridge and Brian Jenkins.
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RAND Co-Sponsors National Security Meeting on Global Jihad — Jun. 20, 2006
The Woodrow Wilson Center, the RAND Corporation and the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Security Series are co-sponsoring a luncheon meeting in Washington, DC for policy specialists from Congress and the Executive, business, academia and media to discuss policy implications of the global jihad movement.
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Congressional Luncheon Briefing on the Rising Cost of Navy Ships — Jun. 12, 2006
Mark Arena will present Why Has the Cost of Navy Ships Risen? on Monday June 12, 2006, at noon for the next installment of the Congressional Luncheon Briefing Series.
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RAND Health Co-Sponsors Health Care Organizations Conference — Jun. 1-2, 2006
RAND Health is co-sponsoring the 8th Annual Health Care Organizations Conference with the VA of Greater Los Angeles and the UCLA School of Public Health, to be held June 1-2, 2006 in Westwood, Los Angeles.
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Congressional Luncheon Briefing to Focus on Quality of Health Care in America
— May 8, 2006
Dr. Elizabeth A. McGlynn, Associate Director of RAND Health, will present Who Is At Greatest Risk for Receiving Poor Quality Health Care? on Monday, May 8, 2006 as part of the RAND Congressional Luncheon Briefing Series.
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Congressional Briefing on Small Business and Worker Fatality Risk
— April 28, 2006
John Mendeloff and Christopher Nelson will present a Congressional Briefing on April 28, 2006 that explores issues surrounding business size and occupational safety, including the relation between the number of employees at a location, the number employed by the entire business, and fatality rates.
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Forum on Post-Katrina Recovery Challenges and Implications for Los Angeles — Apr. 20, 2006
RAND will host a public forum on April 20 at its headquarters in Santa Monica featuring experts in the gulf states recovery and redevelopment process. The forum will focus on what decisionmakers need to know to rebuild the gulf states region and lessons for Los Angeles regarding disaster preparedness.
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RAND Education Hosts Reception at the AERA 2006 Annual Meeting — Apr. 10, 2006
RAND Education will host a reception on Monday, April 10 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the American Education Research Association (AERA) 2006 Annual Meeting. The theme of this year's meeting is "Education Research in the Public Interest".
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Forum to Focus on Catastrophe Preparedness — Apr. 7, 2006
Leaders in homeland security, emergency response, and occupational safety and health will convene in San Francisco on April 7 to discuss individual, worker and employer preparedness for catastrophic risks. The forum is sponsored by RAND, UC-Berkeley, and the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC).
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Congressional Luncheon Briefing Addresses U.S. Interests in Central Asia
— Apr. 3, 2006
RAND Senior International Policy Analyst Olga Oliker will present U.S. Interests in Central Asia: Policy Priorities and Military Roles on Monday, April 3, 2006 as part of the RAND Congressional Luncheon Briefing Series.
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Conference on Building a Safer Workplace — Mar. 15, 2006
Occupational accidents and illnesses often arise from complex interactions among workers, technology, the environment, and even organizational culture and history. This conference, sponsored by the RAND Center for Health and Safety in the Workplace, will explore perspectives on improving safety and health policy.
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Flood Insurance Addressed in Congressional Luncheon Briefing — Mar. 13, 2006
RAND researcher Lloyd Dixon will present The Market Penetration Rate for Flood Insurance: Estimates and Policy Implications on Monday, March 13, 2006 as part of the RAND Congressional Luncheon Briefing Series.
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RAND to Host Conference on National Security Methods —Feb. 15, 2006
RAND is hosting the first annual conference on National Security Methods on February 15-16, 2006. The conference, sponsored by the American Statistical Association, strives to promote collaboration by focusing on problems, data, and solutions in the national security arena.
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Reservists' Earnings Topic of First Congressional Luncheon Briefing of 2006 — Feb. 13, 2006
RAND researcher David Loughran will present Activation and the Earnings of Reservists on February 13, 2006 as the first presentation in the 2006 RAND Congressional Luncheon Briefing Series.
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RAND Economists to Speak at AEA Meeting —Jan. 6, 2006
RAND economists will participate in the American Economic Association three-day conference, January 6-8, 2006, at the Boston Sheraton Hotel. The conference will present over 450 scholarly sessions covering general economic subjects.
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Forum Addresses Continuum of Care for the Elderly —Jul. 13, 2005
On July 19, RAND is co-sponsoring an aging solutions forum. Three panels of nationally recognized experts will discuss reforms that would ensure continuous and comprehensive health care for the elderly.
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RAND Holds Conference on “Doing Business with the Euro” —May 4, 2005
RAND, with the support of the Delegation of the European Commission, will be holding a conference on “Doing Business with the Euro”on May 18, 2005 in Pittsburgh, PA. The conference will explore the effects of the euro on U.S. business operations.
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RAND Experts to Speak at OECD Forum on Fueling the Future —Apr. 4, 2005
David Aaron, Director of the RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy, and L. Martin Van Der Mandele, President of RAND Europe, will speak at the upcoming Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Forum in Paris, France on May 2-3. This "multi-stakeholder summit" will focus on key issues of the 21st century, including the world economic outlook, international trade and investment, and energy.
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