Shannon Prier

Shannon Prier is a quantitative analyst at the RAND Corporation and a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. Her work bridges policy research and quantitative modeling, with a focus on national security, homeland security, macroeconomics, and supply chain resilience.

Research Interests: Her primary research areas include Air Force sustainment, combat operations, systemic risk, critical infrastructure protection, and economic impact modeling. She applies econometric and policy analysis methods to challenges in military logistics, climate risk, public health, and urban governance. Her interdisciplinary work spans defense, economics, and public administration.

Recent Research Trends: Over the past five years, her publications have consistently addressed high-impact policy issues, including climate risk to national functions, pandemic effects on workers' compensation, financial inclusion for unbanked populations, and smart city data systems. These works reflect a strong emphasis on applied policy solutions, regulatory assessment, and systemic interdependencies in critical sectors.

Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her body of work demonstrates significant influence in public policy circles, particularly through RAND’s research dissemination. Her reports inform federal and state-level decision-making in areas such as infrastructure resilience and labor policy.

Advising and Grants: There is no public information on students she may have advised or specific grants she has led. However, her research is typically conducted under RAND’s sponsored project framework, involving collaboration with government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Air Force.

Labs and Teams: As a RAND researcher, she is part of interdisciplinary project teams, including RAND Project Air Force and the Department of Homeland Security’s CREATE center. These affiliations enable her to contribute to large-scale, policy-relevant studies with national security and economic implications.