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Bootstrap planning: Theory and application
Chen, P.C. - 2008
We identify a general framework for weak planning called bootstrap planning, which is defined as global planning using … only a local planner along with some memory for learning intermediate subgoals. We present a family of algorithms for … bootstrap planning, and provide some initial theory on their performance. In our theoretical analysis, we develop a random …
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Ecosystem Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Model as Applied to Supplementation : Model Description, User Guide, and Theoretical Documentation for the Model Introduced in the Summar...
Lestelle, Lawrence C.; Lichatowich, James A.; Mobrand, … - 2008
planning and learning; it is not a predictive model. This document consists of three principal parts. Part I provides a …This document describes the formulation and operation of a model designed to assist in planning supplementation … planning in the Columbia Basin. The model is operated within the spreadsheet environment of Quattro Pro using a system of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437197
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Asymmetric Search and Loss Aversion: Choice Experiment on Consumer Willingness to Search in the Gasoline Retail Market
Castilla, Carolina; Haab, Timothy C. - 2010
Price search enables consumers to overcome information asymmetries, it can lead to a reduction in price dispersion and it can increase consumer surplus, but search is costly. In this paper, an internet survey is conducted among a random sample of 490 drivers in the State of Ohio to answer the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009446149
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Essays on monetary economics and central banking
Stinchcombe, Maxwell (contributor); Corbae, Dean (contributor) - 2011
In the first chapter, I analyze the US banking industry in order to explain two facts. First, larger banks have lower but less volatile returns on loans compared to smaller banks over the years. Second, larger borrowers have better financial records, i.e. verifiable "hard" information, and they...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009429329
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Understanding and Managing Corporate Brands: A System Dynamics Perspective
Dunnion, B; Knox, S - 2004
Corporate brands are shrouded in a “fog of complexity” (Balmer, 2001). Whilecomplexity, as a defining characteristic of corporate brands, cannot belegitimately avoided this, we suggest, is not true of the fog. A focus onconstituent elements, indicative of reductionism, is evident in much...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009463130
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IRP methods for Environmental Impact Statements of utility expansion plans
Cavallo, J.D.; Hemphill, R.C.; Veselka, T.D. - 2008
Most large electric utilities and a growing number of gas utilities in the United States are using a planning method … -- Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) - which incorporates demand-side management (DSM) programs whenever the marginal cost of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435376
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Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery Project; Operations and Maintenance and Planning and Design, 2002 Annual Report.
Larson, Roy Edward; Walker, Grant W.; Penney, Aaron K. - 2008
,807,105. (2) Part II--Planning and Design--Project No. 1983-35-04, Contract No. 4035, $352,379 for Clearwater Coho Restoration …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435380
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An analysis of SO sub 2 emission compliance under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
Hanson, D.A.; Cilek, C.M.; Pandola, G.; Taxon, T. - 2008
The effectiveness of SO{sub 2} emission allowance trading under Title 4 of the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act (CAA) is of great interest due to the innovative nature of this market incentive approach. However, it may be a mistake to frame the compliance problem for a utility as a decision...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435386
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Opperational Systems for Emergency Preparedness and Response
Sugiyama, G; Nasstrom, J S; Baskett, R - 2008
response, pre-event planning, and post-incident assessment. Such systems provide federal, state, and local agencies, emergency … high fidelity applications including vulnerability analyses and planning studies. This paper will briefly discuss the types …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435402
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Options in the Eleventh Year for Interim Standard Offer Number Four Contracts
Hinrichs, Thomas C. - 2006
establishes the forecast of natural gas prices in addition to other parameters which are used in the planning process. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435409