REPORT
Evidence suggests that arbitration clauses, though common in consumer contracts, are uncommon in commercial contracts, but research on why this may be so is scant. This report presents the findings of a survey and follow-up interviews of corporate counsel that sought to determine their thinking on domestic business-to-business arbitration and its use as an alternative to litigation.
COMMENTARY
The Iranian regime plans to replace nearly $100 billion of government subsidies on fuel, electricity, and food with more targeted assistance to needy Iranians. If successful, the overhaul would be a major and historic change, one designed to save the government money in the wake of international sanctions, writes Alireza Nader.
REPORT
The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) currently runs three in-theater hospitals for severely injured or wounded personnel. Part of the practioners' preparation was treating DoD beneficiaries for a broad range of injuries and illnesses. Opportunities for this preparation are not as numerous "in house" as they once were, and AFMS does not always get proper credit for those gained elsewhere. Proper credit for that work is important for…
REPORT
This guide for lawmakers — on Capitol Hill, in state capitols, and in local jurisdictions — describes how the RAND Corporation communicates RAND work to lawmakers and their staffs, demonstrates how to use RAND's resources, and provides an overview of the breadth of RAND research.
REPORT
This report updates the conceptual and the empirical evidence for public involvement in healthcare policy and a tentative evaluative assessment tool for public involvement in healthcare policies.
REPORT
The report aims to contribute to policy learning across countries through developing and validating a framework for assessing, improving and enhancing healthcare planning and so presenting a potential tool for analysts and decision makers.
REPORT
An analysis of the financial operations and economics of al-Qa'ida in Iraq in Anbar province indicates that members were poorly compensated and suggests that they were not motivated primarily by money to join the group.
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Most Massachusetts physician groups are using results from a statewide patient survey to help improve patient experiences, but a significant number are not making use of the information or are making relatively limited efforts.
NEWS RELEASE
Most Massachusetts physician groups are using results from a statewide patient survey to help improve patient experiences, but a significant number are not making use of the information or are making relatively limited efforts.
REPORT
A Social Security statement is sent annually to each working American age 25 and over and represents the best estimate of the benefits that an American will receive. This brief assesses how well near-retirees predict what they will receive from Social Security and finds that their accuracy did not improve after statements began distribution in 1995.
REPORT
Americans can begin claiming social security benefits between ages 62 and 70. However, the age chosen to begin claiming affects the amount of money received. Researchers found that the way in which benefit information is framed influences someone's choice of claiming age.
REPORT
Many Americans have little understanding of how to plan for retirement. This survey of thousands of Americans found they are ill informed about how the Social Security system works, what benefits they will receive, when they should claim them.
REPORT
Many people who start new jobs fail to enroll in employer-offered retirement saving programs, even when the employer offers to match their contributions. Researchers are studying the behavior of new hires at six large employers to identify the factors that influence the choice to start saving for retirement.
NEWS RELEASE
Couples who score well on a simple test of numeracy ability accumulate more wealth by middle age than couples who score poorly on such a test.
MULTIMEDIA
In this November 2010 Congressional Briefing, Timothy Flacke and Nick Maynard from the nonprofit D2D Fund discuss the value of financial entertainment as an educational tool, demonstrate two brand-new games, and describe plans to test their effectiveness.
REPORT
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of several large changes to the workers' compensation system on return to work rates for California's injured workers.
REPORT
A proposal for the federal government to support state-run catastrophe-insurance programs would increase the number of people buying earthquake coverage in California and modestly lower both uninsured losses and government assistance following a major quake.
NEWS RELEASE
A proposal for the federal government to support state-run catastrophe-insurance programs would increase the number of people buying earthquake coverage in California and modestly lower both uninsured losses and government assistance following a major quake.
REPORT
The Performance Audit Handbook provides a first-stop shop for anyone interested in the theory and practice of delivering performance audits. It is intended for evaluators, researchers and anyone interested in the evaluation of the public sector.
NEWS RELEASE
A conference highlighting the latest developments in improving the financial literacy of the American public is being held Nov. 18 and 19 in Washington D.C. by the Financial Literacy Center and the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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