![blue-background.png](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b68a4e4a2772c2a206180a1/1536261383622-SEPACT6LSC2MNUDO7AT7/blue-background.png)
Pandemics
In the era of global connectivity, it is easier than ever for epidemics to spiral into pandemics. NECSI analysis shows how best to contain them.
![pandemics.png](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b68a4e4a2772c2a206180a1/1536262391437-5QEJVW4OIC8BTN04W9H9/pandemics.png)
Hunger
Increases in food prices have driven vulnerable populations to desperation. NECSI analysis reveals two main forces driving the global food price upward: ethanol conversion and speculation. This work has direct and immediate policy implications.
![hunger.png](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b68a4e4a2772c2a206180a1/1536262018267-E2IT0X1MBSZKVENPE9QH/hunger.png)
Economic Crises
NECSI has begun a detailed analysis of the dynamic flow of money in economic systems. Our models can begin to guide monetary and fiscal policy towards sustained economic growth.
![econcrises.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b68a4e4a2772c2a206180a1/1540565272162-R7JTGCSPQ9Q9MCZV7SBA/econcrises.jpg)
Healthcare
Rising costs, medical errors, and low quality in healthcare reflect problems with system organization. NECSI's healthcare systems research focuses on improving the structure of provider organizations: how to lower costs, improve preventative medicine, and enhance patient care—including dramatic reductions in medical errors.
![insects-820484_1920.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b68a4e4a2772c2a206180a1/1540576951060-JYPGIXPLDH3R5CXQMYLH/insects-820484_1920.jpg)
Team
Building
Teams at work, and teams in life — a human mandala. Join, become part of the team. From now on, it is about we and not about me or you. We are one.
![conference-room.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b68a4e4a2772c2a206180a1/1536262537500-9WTNFAYU5AZIPYPNXTNF/conference-room.jpg)
Ethnic
Violence
NECSI research into the causes of ethnic violence have identified one factor that strongly predicts sectarian strife: the spatial geography of different cultural, religious and ethnic groups.
![yugoslavia.png](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b68a4e4a2772c2a206180a1/1540564768955-O0MXBP6EETUMUHPGWHYX/yugoslavia.png)