Authors:Peter Chalk, Bruce Hoffman, Robert T. Reville, An
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: terrorism, risk, insurance, future, united, threats, trends, states
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2005
ISBN-10: 0833038222
ISBN-13: 9780833038227

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) requires insurers to offer commercial insurance that will pay on claims that occur from a terrorist attack, and for losses on the scale of 9/11, TRIA provides a "backstop" in the form of free reinsurance. The authors describe the evolving terrorist threat with the goal of comparing the underlying risk of attack to the architecture of financial protection that has been facilitated by TRIA, which will "sunset" in December 2005. While TRIA was originally justified primarily as a measure to stimulate the economy, insurance also has the effect of promoting re

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Publisher: RAND
Keywords: incentives, leadership, structure, government, performance
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2005
ISBN-10: 0833036629
ISBN-13: 9780833036629

In 2003, the National Commission on the Public Service, chaired by Paul Volcker, issued a report detailing the serious problems within the federal government today and presenting a series of recommendations calling for changes in its organization, leadership, and operations. In this book, RAND experts in public policy and management suggest practical ways to implement the recommendations and define a research agenda for the future. This volume comprises thirteen essays that address the primary problem areas identified by the Volcker Commission, along with the text of the commission report itse

Authors:John Mendeloff, Christopher Nelson, Kilkon Ko, Am
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: exploratory, analysis, risk, fatality, businesses, workplace, small
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2006
ISBN-10: 083303944X
ISBN-13: 9780833039446

Over 55 percent of Americans are employed in businesses with fewer than 100 workers. Policymakers have taken action to lessen regulatory burden on small business. However, evidence shows that small establishments-single physical locations-have much higher rates of deaths or serious injuries than do larger establishments. This study examined the relationship between fatality rate and business size, both in terms of establishment size and firm size, from 1992 to 2001. The analysis uses fatality data drawn from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) accident investigation reports an

Authors:Michael D. Greenberg, Peter Chalk, Henry H. Willi
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: liability, risk, terrorism, maritime
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2006
ISBN-10: 0833040308
ISBN-13: 9780833040305

Policymakers have become increasingly concerned in recent years about the possibility of future maritime terrorist attacks. Though the historical occurrence of such attacks has been limited, recognition that maritime vessels and facilities may be particularly vulnerable to terrorism has galvanized concerns. In addition, some plausible maritime attacks could have very significant consequences, in the form of mass casualties, severe property damage, and attendant disruption of commerce. Understanding the nature of maritime terrorism risk requires an investigation of threats, vulnerabilities, and

Authors:Richard Silberglitt, Philip S. Anton, David R. Ho
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: trends, information, drivers, barriers, implications, social, materials, nano, revolution, technology, depth, analyses, bio, global
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2006
ISBN-10: 083303975X
ISBN-13: 9780833039750

In 2020, areas of particular importance for technology trends will include biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials technology, and information technology. The authors of this report assessed a sample of 29 countries across the spectrum of scientific advancement (low to high) with respect to their ability to acquire and implement 16 key technology applications (e.g., cheap solar energy, rural wireless communications, genetically modified crops). The study

Authors:Richard Silberglitt, Philip S. Anton, David R. Ho
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: trends, information, drivers, barriers, implications, social, materials, nano, revolution, technology, executive, summary, bio, global
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2006
ISBN-10: 0833039105
ISBN-13: 9780833039101

In 2020, areas of particular importance for technology trends will include biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials technology, and information technology. The authors of this report assessed a sample of 29 countries across the spectrum of scientific advancement (low to high) with respect to their ability to acquire and implement 16 key technology applications (e.g., cheap solar energy, rural wireless communications, genetically modified crops). The study

Author: John D. Williams
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Keywords: games, strategy, theory, primer, strategyst, compleat
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2007-09-25
ISBN-10: 083304222X
ISBN-13: 9780833042224

When The Compleat Strategyst was originally published in 1954, game theory was an esoteric and mysterious subject, familiar only to specialized researchers, particularly in the military. Its prominence today can be traced at least in part to this classic book, which popularized the subject for amateurs, professionals, and students throughout the world. This is a reprint of a 1966 revised edition of the book originally published in 1954.