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Mar 5, 2026
The authors developed a typology of 20 types of economic shocks and an analytical framework for understanding the macroeconomic impacts of those shocks.
Feb 23, 2026
Artificial general intelligence may differ from past technologies in ways that would allow a leader to turn an early advantage into decisive economic advantage.
Dec 15, 2025
The authors analyze certain Middle Eastern and North African countries' economic aspirations by examining the countries' official long-term vision documents and assessing how countries might realistically pursue and attain their stated goals.
Nov 12, 2025
The model seeks to analyze the economic impact of different development pathways and thereby to help governments design emission reduction targets that enjoy broad support.
Sep 23, 2025
RAND researchers examine the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and how policymakers can account for rapid AI development and adoption.
Expert Insights
Aug 25, 2025
The authors explore the dual macroeconomic effects of AI — the promise of enhanced productivity gains that could elevate incomes, and the potential for substantial labor displacement, particularly in sectors with high risk of automation from AI.
Jul 31, 2025
A RAND conference on what recent leadership transitions mean for the United States, Japan, and their bilateral relationship indicated that the alliance has many strengths, but leveraging them toward combating regional challenges might be difficult.
Jun 23, 2025
This report presents findings from workshops in which participants envisioned possible pathways for the United States economy in 2040 to meet domestic and national security needs in a future characterized by strategic competition with adversaries.
Feb 26, 2025
In this report, the authors examine the private and social effects that the 2019 opening of the Sukkur–Multan motorway in Pakistan has had on the two cities’ religious tourism sectors.
Commentary
Feb 18, 2025
China's economy has slowed substantially. China is also the top global manufacturer, leading exports of many goods, investing heavily in high-tech sectors, and innovating rapidly. It's critical to avoid conflating an economically slowing China with an industrially and technologically weaker China.
Jan 30, 2024
The authors review California's rulemaking process and guidelines for conducting standardized regulatory impact assessments for major regulations and provide guidance on methodologies and approaches for assessing the impacts of proposed regulations.
Sep 29, 2023
This article explores the current challenges in UK foreign policy, particularly in regard to defence. It argues that the UK retains considerable potential post-Brexit, but faces several obstacles in developing its defence industrial power.
