Editing RAND Corporation (section)

== Research Areas ==
RAND conducts research in a wide range of areas, including:
* **National Security and Defense**: RAND has long been a leader in defense research, providing analysis on military strategy, cybersecurity, defense budgets, and military readiness. The organization provides recommendations for U.S. military operations, policy, and strategy.
* **Health and Healthcare**: RAND conducts research on healthcare systems, access to care, health policy, and public health challenges. It works on issues such as the costs of healthcare, health outcomes, and healthcare reform.
* **Education**: RAND conducts research on educational systems and policies, with a focus on improving K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development.
* **Energy and Environment**: RAND focuses on the development of sustainable energy policies, addressing climate change, and promoting environmental conservation. Research includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the environmental impacts of industrial activities.
* **Social Policy**: RAND conducts research on social issues such as poverty, crime, child welfare, and social services. The organization provides policy recommendations aimed at improving social justice, welfare programs, and community outcomes.
* **Transportation and Infrastructure**: RAND’s work in this area includes studying transportation systems, infrastructure investments, and policy solutions for improving transportation efficiency and sustainability.
* **International Affairs and Global Policy**: RAND conducts research on global political issues, including international diplomacy, trade, conflict resolution, and international economic development. It also provides analysis on issues like immigration, human rights, and global governance.