Blog Posts by Pardee RAND Faculty

America's College Promise: Meeting the Higher Education Challenge

Jan 19, 2015

Trey Miller, Holly Kosiewicz

President Obama's proposal to cover the costs of two years of community college offers hope to many American students, but two key challenges should be addressed: meeting the needs of underprepared students and devising a system to smooth the transfer of credits from one institution to another.
The Great American Working Vacation

Jan 19, 2015

Katherine Grace Carman @KGCarman, Michael Pollard

For years, vacations were a time for Americans to reset and renew, a time away from work. But more and more, Americans check their email, take calls, and work while on vacation.
China Can Fix Its Severe Pollution Problem

Jan 19, 2015

Keith Crane

China's economic transformation over the last three decades has produced potentially deadly air pollution its people inhale every day. But an investment of $215 billion annually could substantially reduce pollution, lessen its drag on productivity, spare the lungs of countless people, and save lives.
Why al Qaeda in Yemen Attacked Paris

Jan 12, 2015

Angel Rabasa

The bloodshed in the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was a startling reminder of al Qaeda's ambitions, capabilities, and ruthlessness. And whether or not the attack was planned as a marketing device to help al Qaeda emerge from the expanding shadow of the Islamic State, it may be having that effect.
'Product of Mexico': Why Have Corporate/Social Responsibility Programs Failed?

Dec 12, 2014

Susan L. Marquis @susanlmarquis

The Fair Food Program has been a leader in using cooperation, visibility, and accountability to meet the needs of workers, growers, and buyers. Dean Susan Marquis asks, Can it be a model for addressing these critical issues in Mexico as well?
Access to Technology Is Key to Early Childhood Education

Nov 4, 2014

Lindsay Daugherty, Rafiq Dossani

Pardee RAND alum Lindsay Daugherty (cohort '05) and professor Rafiq Dossani find that, for children from all income classes to benefit from the proper use of technology in early childhood education, providers, families, and children themselves must have access to an adequate technology infrastructure, including devices, connectivity, and software.
Republicans May Make Gains in Midterm Election, but Democrats Remain Strong Nationally

Nov 4, 2014

Katherine Grace Carman @KGCarman, Michael Pollard

The Republican Party has a strong chance of maintaining control of the House and possibly even gaining control of the Senate. But survey results suggest that, while individual races may vary, support for Republican candidates nationwide may be less than support for Democratic candidates.
Ebola Outbreak: Putting the Public Back in Public Health

Oct 9, 2014

Melinda Moore

Medical and public health systems are crucial to controlling the transmission of Ebola and treating patients. But the public's role in becoming aware and engaged, both in West Africa and the United States, cannot be overstated, writes Professor Melinda Moore.
The Realities of Silicon Valley's Lack of Workforce Diversity

Oct 2, 2014

Lawrence M. Hanser, Nelson Lim

Major Silicon Valley tech firms have released statistics indicating their workforces are largely made up of white men, write Professors Lawrence Hanser and Nelson Lim. Corporate America is on the receiving end of a complex chain of social and educational factors that continue to leave minorities behind in terms of college graduation.
Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Are Scary, but Do They Work?

Sep 30, 2014

Deborah M. Scharf, William G. Shadel @william_shadel

“Graphic warning labels” pair gruesome images with warnings about the dangers of smoking, covering anywhere from 30 to 80 percent of cigarette pack “faces” (the front and back). Professor Deborah Scharf asks, do they prevent people from starting to smoke or cause current smokers to quit?
Using Education to Stop the Prison Revolving Door

Sep 30, 2014

Lois M. Davis @LoisMDavis

Providing education and vocational training to inmates is a cost effective way to reduce recidivism rates and thus shrink prison populations and ease the strain on prison budgets. Education is far less expensive than incarceration, writes Professor Lois Davis.
In Ferguson's Wake, How a Data-Driven Approach Can Improve Police-Community Relations

Sep 16, 2014

Keith Henry

Pardee RAND's Keith Henry says community leaders and police departments have a responsibility to their citizens to address questions about their policing practices, such as: What are the most significant areas of concern? How severe are the problems? What are the most effective solutions?
The State of Washington and Its Focus on Rehabilitation

Sep 16, 2014

Lois M. Davis @LoisMDavis

Professor Lois Davis says California can learn a great deal from the state of Washington, which has implemented a series of reforms focused on rehabilitation—on diverting offenders to treatment and other options and making serving time in prison the last option.
Hackerazzi: How Naked Celebrities Might Make the Cloud Safer

Sep 8, 2014

Lillian Ablon @LilyAblon

Despite data breach after data breach that lays bare the personal information of millions of people, leading to only incremental changes by the hacked company, it seems it only takes a handful of celebrity nude selfies to bring issues like cloud security and multi-factor authentication to the fore causing immediate changes, writes Professor Lillian Ablon.
If You Want Ex-Cons to Be 'Productive Members of Society,' Ban the Box

Sep 5, 2014

Lois M. Davis @LoisMDavis

When an inmate is released, you often hear Americans say that he's “paid his debt” and can now become “a productive member of society.” But, Professor Lois Davis writes, the reality is ex-cons pay for their crimes long after sentences end. On the outside, the stigma of incarceration makes it extremely difficult to land a job.
A Dispatch from the Ukrainian Front

Sep 5, 2014

Terrence Kelly, David A. Shlapak

If Putin sought advice about what NATO is thinking, his Russian Western Front Military commander might say that given its current political indecisiveness and lack of military readiness, NATO lacks the capability to launch a credible intervention, but they should watch for changes in the alliance posture, writes Professor Terrence Kelly.
A Broad Approach to Countering the Islamic State

Sep 2, 2014

Christopher Paul, Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke

Recent analysis about how to defeat the Islamic State tends to be based on no more than intuition, a general sense of history, or a small number of cases of questionable comparability. A study of 71 historical cases of counterinsurgencies by Professor Chris Paul and colleagues should help provide empirical evidence to this important debate.
The Winding Path to Effective Bundled Payment

Aug 29, 2014

M. Susan Ridgely, Peter S. Hussey

It's not unusual for a demonstration to fall short of its original objectives, writes Professor Peter Hussey. Learning from such cases is part of the innovation process. This is especially worthwhile for bundled payment, which has many potential benefits for patients, providers, and payers.
Make Russia an Offer on Ukraine It Can't Refuse

Aug 20, 2014

Olga Oliker, Keith Crane

An international initiative that does not appear to emanate from NATO or the EU could help bring Russia to the table, in part by accepting that Moscow, too, has a role. Professor Keith Crane writes, an international peacekeeping force could open the way for a negotiated end to the conflict.
Always Hungry? Here's the Real Reason Why

Aug 15, 2014

Deborah A. Cohen @DrDebCohen

The problem of obesity cannot be attributed to a single dietary or physiological factor, like too much sugar, too much fat, or even factors like viruses, bacteria, and endocrine disrupters. Professor Deborah Cohen says the real problem is that Americans now live in a food swamp and there is just too much food easily available.
What's Going on in Iraq?

Aug 14, 2014

Karl P. Mueller

While the United States could embark on a much wider war in Iraq, there's little reason to think it will rush to do so or that using airpower to help defend the Kurds will make such an escalation inevitable, writes Professor Karl Mueller.
The Silicon Valley Tech Industry Can Help Crime Victims

Aug 11, 2014

Nelson Lim

A broader approach is needed to better address the needs of millions of American victims of crimes like sexual assault, family violence, financial exploitation, gun violence, identity theft, burglary and stalking. And that's where Silicon Valley's tech community can step up, writes Professor Nelson Lim.
Should You Get Screened for Heart Disease?

Jul 24, 2014

Chloe E. Bird @ChloeBirdPhD

Many think of cardiovascular disease (CVD) primarily as a male problem, writes Professor Chloe Bird. But one in three adult women has some form of CVD, which has killed more American women than men every year since 1984. Cardiovascular risk assessments can help women understand their current risk and health behaviors.
Defeating the Islamic State: Crafting a Regional Approach

Jul 22, 2014

Douglas A. Ollivant, Terrence Kelly

While ISIL may achieve temporary tactical gains from declaring the caliphate, it made the strategic error of declaring all other Sunni political actors illegitimate, writes Professor Terrence Kelly. This may provide an opening to build a coalition that can create and implement a regional strategy to attack ISIL.
"I'm Too Busy for Exercise...I Just Don't Have the Time."

Jul 17, 2014

Chloe E. Bird @ChloeBirdPhD

As hard as it can be to make time for exercise, failing to do so isn't a time-saver, writes Professor Chloe Bird. It might seem so for a day or two, but you will feel the result of not exercising in the reductions in your energy, ability to focus and cope, and in your quality of sleep.

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