“Rand” can refer to several different entities, including:
- RAND Corporation: A nonprofit global policy think tank that conducts research and analysis to improve decision-making and inform policy across various sectors, including national security, health, education, and more.
- South African Rand (ZAR): The official currency of South Africa. As of March 24, 2025, the rand strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar, trading at 18.17 per dollar, as investors awaited upcoming U.S. tariff announcements.
- Ayn Rand: A Russian-American writer and philosopher known for developing Objectivism, a philosophical system emphasizing individualism and self-interest. The Ayn Rand Institute provides information on her life and works.
- Rand McNally: An American publisher of maps, atlases, and travel-related content, also known for its GPS navigation products and services.
- Randstad: A global human resource consulting firm specializing in staffing and workforce solutions across various industries.
- Rand Paul: An American politician and physician serving as the junior U.S. Senator from Kentucky. As of January 2025, he assumed the chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, aiming to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Rand al’Thor: A fictional character from “The Wheel of Time” series of fantasy novels by Robert Jordan. In the television adaptation, Season 3 features significant developments for Rand, portrayed by Josha Stradowski.