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We apply the recurrent reinforcement learning method of Moody et al. (1998) in the context of the strategic asset allocation computed for sample data from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. It is found that the optimal asset allocation deviates substantially from the fixed-mix...

This paper develops an approach to political equilibrium in a two-party setting. The approach characterizes political resource allocationas trading o¤ the utility of core party supporters and swing voters,i.e. those who are not attached to either party. The model has threestages. First parties...

The paper deals with the search for optimal slack grade conditions. The evaluation of the optimal slack grade takes into account the relationship be-tween slack and organizational performance and efficiency measures of re-source allocation. Organization and behavioural theory deliver some...

The paper presents a variety of financial and non-financial indicators for the measurability of organizational slack.The different state of slack, identified and explained in the former paper part I. (State of slack, functions and antecedents of organisational slack), can be brought into direct...

The object of the present analysis is organizational slack. The paper targets ata “slack type” which consists of basic information deriving from slack functions,slack conditions, antecedents of slack and dispositional requirements ofslack. The purpose of the analysis is the creation of a...

Information technology (IT) is enabling large companies and particularly banking firms tocreate new forms of organizations. Both globalization of markets and stronger regulationthroughout the world puts pressure on banking firms to either spend more money coordinatingbusiness activities in the...