What is RAND?
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What is RAND?
- RAND is an independent non-profit research institution that is considered the premier “think tank” for providing objective analysis of social, economic, and national security issues.
- RAND is a collection of scientists working on policy relevant issues that are organized into different divisions (e.g., specialized research centers, projects, and programs) that are focused around various research areas (e.g., education, health care, national security, population and aging, etc) in eightoffices around the world.
- RAND offers non-partisan analysis disseminated through various publications (e.g., books, research reports, briefs, etc) and also offers education and training in terms of a Graduate school, different fellowships, and a Summer Associate Program.