This paper proposes and tests an approximation of the solution of a class of piecewise deterministic control problems, typically used in the modeling of manufacturing flow processes. This approximation uses a stochastic programming approach on a suitably discretized and sampled system. The...

We report on the development of a linear process model of energy supplies and uses in the province of Ontario (Canada). The minerals industries producing metals account for a large part of industrial energy use in Ontario. Therefore, the emphasis in this model is on the iron and steel, copper,...

Le Shema Incitatif de Type Differentiel Recompense une Firme Dont la Performance Presente Exede une Norme Etablie Sur la Base de Ses Performances Dans le Passe. Depuis 1981, une Telle Incitation Fait Partie des Mesures Qui Ont Ete Prises Pour Stipuler la Recherche et Developpement aux...

This paper deals with the design of equilibrium solutions with coupled constraints in dynamic games of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions abatement. Self enforcing International Environmental Agreements (IEA) among different groups of countries call for Nash equilibrium solutions when the abatement...

This paper proposes a computable dynamic game model of the strategic competition between Russia and developing countries (DCs), mainly represented by China, on the international market of emission permits created by the Kyoto Protocol. The model uses a formulation of (i) a demand function for...