What is RAND?

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Some people call us a think tank but research organization is a more fitting descriptor given our nonprofit status and non-ideological approach to helping improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND focuses on the issues that matter most, such as health, education, national security, international affairs, law and business, the environment, and more. For more detail check out our about page, our history, our annual report, or Frequently Asked Questions.

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