This paper studies a model of telecommunication network installation by companies in the Broadband-access business, specialized to the fixed-wire case. Under stochastic demand (modeled using scenarios), we maximize expected demand coverage subject to a budget constraint on hub installation, and...

Using a unique data set based on factory audits of working conditions in over 800 of Nike's suppliers in 51 countries, this paper seeks to explore whether or not monitoring for compliance with corporate codes of conduct - currently the principal way both global corporations and labor rights...

Unit Pricing Regulation (UPR) was introduced to help consumers make more informed decisions by displaying unit prices in addition to product prices. Despite extensive research on UPR effects on consumers’ perceptions and decisions, much less is known about the impacts on retail stores’ price...

Using a unique data set based on factory audits of working conditions in over 800 of Nike’s suppliers across 51 countries over the years 1998–2005, the authors explore whether monitoring for compliance with corporate codes of conduct—currently the principal way both global corporations and...

Using a unique data set based on factory audits of working conditions in over 800 of Nike’s suppliers across 51 countries over the years 1998–2005, the authors explore whether monitoring for compliance with corporate codes of conduct—currently the principal way both global corporations and...

This paper compares the commonly-used periodic-review, replenishment interval, order-up-to (R, T) policy to the continuous review, reorder point, order quantity, (Q, r) model. [...]

Bay Area toll bridges are the main transportation link across the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. These bridges experience extreme congestion and become bottlenecks during peak hours, with long backups at the toll plazas. A solution to ensure vehicle throughput at toll plazas is widespread...

We incorporate product demonstrations into a game theoretic model of firm price competition. Demonstrations may include product samples, trials, return policies, reviews, or any other means by which a firm allows consumers to learn about their value for a new product. In our model,...