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Delivery and Shipping/Handling Charges

For orders shipped within the United States, we offer the option of requesting delivery via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. The shipping and handling charge will be $6.00 for each publication.

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Returns Policy

RAND does not accept returns for refunds or credits. If we have shipped you the wrong document, we will, of course, immediately ship you the correct title at no expense. Contact RAND Customer Service for assistance:

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Temporarily Out-of-Stock Items

PDFs of many of RAND's documents are available for free download for personal use. However, RAND makes every effort to ensure that its archival research is readily available as printed copies when possible, although some of our titles are only available on line. If you would like a printed copy of a title that is temporarily out of stock, we will place a backorder for you and charge your credit card or process your check or money order at that time. The title will be shipped immediately upon availability. Reprints of published titles typically ship within five to ten business days.

To check on your order or title availability, contact RAND Customer Service for assistance:

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How to Order RAND Publications

The easiest way to access many of RAND's publications is to download a free PDF from our website. You can also order printed copies by contacting RAND Customer Service, or through our third-party distributors. Some RAND titles are available as translations into a foreign language, and some are available through another publisher.