This book is about the power of statistical experiments. In the past, books on experimental design focused almost entirely on manufacturing problems. In contrast, although this book is relevant to manufacturing and includes useful examples in that area, its emphasis is on applications to...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW -- CHAPTER 2 DECISIONS AND GAMES -- CHAPTER 3 DOUBLE-AUCTION MARKETS -- CHAPTER 4 POSTED-OFFER MARKETS -- CHAPTER 5 BARGAINING AND AUCTIONS -- Chapter 6 PUBLIC GOODS, EXTERNALITIES, AND VOTING -- Chapter...

"The first component of intelligence involves effective adaptation to an environment. In order to adapt effectively, organizations require resources, capabilities at using them, knowledge about the worlds in which they exist, good fortune, and good decisions. They typically face competition for...