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The myth of Japanese efficiency : the world car industry in a globalizing age

Coffey, Dan - 2006

Combining case studies with accessible but rigorous production models and historical background, this provocative book challenges accepted views on Japanese production methods in the world car industry. The book argues that the 'lean and flexible' production model popularly associated with...

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Cost-benefit analysis and evolutionary computing : optimal scheduling of interactive road projects

Taplin, John H. E. (ed.); Qiu, Min (ed.); … - 2005

This book systematically addresses the issue of interdependence between road projects in a network, when prioritising and scheduling road expansion and maintenance. The book presents substantial applications for both rural and urban projects and to the optimization of maintenance. The authors...

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Decisions, preferences, and heuristics : an introduction to economic psychology and behavioral economics

Mir Artigues, Pere - 2023

elements together, the author presents a seminal model combining preferences and heuristics to explain choices in the …

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Marketing automation and decision making : the role of heuristics and AI in marketing

Guercini, Simone - 2023

role of heuristics and marketers' decision making within the industry's growing utilisation of AI. Simone Guercini analyses … over a decade of research, arguing that heuristics remain an important behavioural indicator despite complex data …-driven models now characterising marketers' decision making. Key examples of heuristics within marketing automation are referenced …

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Elgar companion to Herbert Simon

Gigerenzer, Gerd (ed.); Modarres-Mousavi, Shabnam (ed.); … - 2024

"Honoring the life and work of Herbert Simon, this illuminating Companion provides an in-depth survey of one of the most prolific social scientists of our age. Mirroring the breadth of Simon's studies, chapters analyze his contributions to artificial intelligence, economics, entrepreneurship,...

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Applied evolutionary economics : new empirical methods and simulation techniques

Saviotti, Paolo (contributor) - 2003

The expert contributors to this book examine recent developments in empirical methods and applied simulation in … simulation to empirical analysis? …pt. I. Empirical studies -- pt. II. Simulation studies …

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Computer simulations and gaming

Cooper, James Wesley; Yoder, Michele E.; Watson, Stacey L. - 2022

"Computer simulations, serious digital games, and gamification add fun and engagement to business courses, while also improving students' learning outcomes. Computer Simulations and Gaming provides business educators with the theoretical background, selection foundations, and implementation...

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Firm size, innovation, and market structure : the evolution of industry concentration and instability

Mazzucato, Mariana - 2000

simulation techniques to explore the relationship between firm size, innovation and market structure. The book begins by …

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The economic impacts of population ageing in Japan

MacKellar, F. Landis; Ermolieva, Tatiana; Horlacher, David - 2004

Whilst all of the major industrialized countries are currently experiencing population ageing, Japan is at the forefront of this demographic trend. This important new book explores the serious economic and social challenges that a rapidly ageing Japanese economy will have to overcome in the...

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Facilitating simulations

Leigh, Elyssebeth E.; Levesque, Laurie L. - 2024

challenges, such as the possibility of a student hijacking the simulation process or unclear time constraints. Both theory and … practice are engaged to encourage further simulation development and research into the benefits of this exciting educational …

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