This paper introduces a general, formal treatment of dynamic constraints, i.e., constraints on the state changes that are allowed in a given state space. Such dynamic constraints can be seen as representations of "real world" constraints in a managerial context. The notions of transition,...

We develop, estimate, and test a response model of order timing and order volume decisions of catalog customers and derive a Bayes rule for optimal mailing strategies. The model integrates the and components of the response; incorporates the of the firm; and uses a Bayesian framework to determine...

The identification of geographic target markets is critical to the success of companies that are expanding internationally. Country borders have traditionally been used to delineate such target markets, resulting in accessible segments and cost efficient entry strategies. However, at present...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of time- aggregation in discrete and continuous-time hazard models. A Monte Carlo study is conducted in which data are generated according to underlying continuous and discrete-time processes, which data are aggregated into daily, weekly and...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of time- aggregation in discrete and continuous-time hazard models. A Monte Carlo study is conducted in which data are generated according to underlying continuous and discrete-time processes, which data are aggregated into daily, weekly and...