Optimization by vector space methods / by Luenberger, David G., 1937-

Table of Contents: “…Iterative methods of optimization -- Symbol index -- Subject index.…”

Computer algebra : symbolic and algebraic computation /

Table of Contents: “…Algebraic Simplification -- Computing with Groups and Their Character Tables -- Integration in Finite Terms -- Summation in Finite Terms -- Quantifier Elimination for Real Closed Fields: A Guide to the Literature -- Real Zeros of Polynomials -- Factorization of Polynomials -- Generalized Polynomial Remainder Sequences -- Computing by Homomorphic Images -- Computing in Transcendental Extensions -- Computing in Algebraic Extensions -- Arithmetic in Basic Algebraic Domains -- Computer Algebra Systems -- Computer Algebra Applications -- Some Useful Bounds -- Author and Subject Index.…”

The privatization challenge : a strategic, legal, and institutional analysis of international experience / by Guislain, Pierre

Table of Contents: “…Meeting the privatization challenge -- Appendix: Privatization legislation, by country -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Geographic classification of references -- Specialized journals -- Internet resources -- Subject index -- Geographic index -- Index enterprises, agencies, and other organizations -- Figures -- Tables -- Boxes…”

The economics of exchange rates / by Sarno, Lucio

Table of Contents: “…Foreign exchange market microstructure -- Author index -- Subject index.…”

Women's education in developing countries : barriers, benefits, and policies /

Table of Contents: “…Bellew and Elizabeth M. King -- Subject index -- Author index.…”

Identification for prediction and decision / by Manski, Charles F. (Charles Frererick), 1948-

Table of Contents: “…Studying human decision processes -- References -- Author index -- Subject index.…”

Learning and expectations in macroeconomics / by Evans, George W., 1949-

Table of Contents: “…Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Author Index -- Subject Index.…”

Skills for productivity : vocational education and training in developing countries / by Middleton, John

Table of Contents: “…International assistance -- Appendix 1: Selected evaluation studies in developing countries -- Appendix 2: Statistical appendix -- References -- Subject index -- Citation index -- Tables -- Figures -- Boxes…”

Public transit planning operation : theory, modelling and practice by Ceder, Avishai

Table of Contents: “…Future developments in transit operations -- Answers to exercises -- Author index -- Subject index…”

Contemporary logistics / by Johnson, James C

Table of Contents: “…Logistics: future directions -- Glossary -- Subject index -- Name index.…”

Economic dynamics : phase diagrams and their economic application / by Shone, Ronald, 1946-

Table of Contents: “…The dynamics of fisheries; Answers to selected exercises; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Bibliography; Author index; Subject index…”
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Financing government in the transition : Bulgaria. The political economy of tax policies, tax bases, and tax evasion /

Table of Contents: “…General lessons from the bulgarian experience / Zeljko Bogetic and Arye L. Hillman -- Subject index…”

Pricing and price regulation : an economic theory for public enterprises and public utilities / by Bös, Dieter, 1940-2004

Table of Contents: “…References. Author Index. Subject Index.…”

An introduction to efficiency and productivity analysis /

Table of Contents: “…2: REVIEW OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Production Functions 2.3 Transformation Functions 2.4 Cost Functions 2.5 Revenue Functions 2.6 Profit Functions 2.7 Conclusions. 3: PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT CONCEPTS 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Set Theoretic Representation of a Production Technology 3.3 Output and Input Distance Functions 3.4 Efficiency Measurement using Distance, Cost and Revenue Functions 3.5 Measuring Productivity and Productivity Change 3.6 Conclusions. 4: INDEX NUMBERS AND PRODUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Conceptual Framework and Notation 4.3 Formulae for Price Index Numbers 4.4 Quantity Index Numbers 4.5 Properties of Index Numbers: The Test Approach 4.6 The Economic-Theoretic Approach 4.7 A Simple Numerical Example 4.8 Tansitivity in Multilateral Comparisons 4.9 TFP Change Measurement Using Index Numbers 4.10 Empirical Application: Australian National Railways 4.11 Conclusions. 5: DATA AND MEASUREMENT ISSUES 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Outputs 5.3 Inputs 5.4 Prices 5.5 Comparisons over time 5.6 Output aggregates for sectoral and economy-wide comparisons 5.7 Cross-country comparisons of productivity 5.8 Data editing and errors 5.9 Conclusions. 6: DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Constant Returns to Scale DEA Model 6.3 The Variable Returns to Scale Model and Scale Efficiencies 6.4 Input and Output Orientations 6.5 Conclusions. 7: ADDITIONAL TOPICS ON DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSTS 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Price Information and Allocative Efficiency 7.3 Non-Discretionary Variables 7.4 Adjusting for the Environment 7.5 Input Congestion 7.6 Treatment of Slacks 7.7 Additional Methods 7.8 Empirical Application: Australian Universities 7.9 Conclusions. 8: ECONOMETRIC ESTIMATION OF PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Production, Cost and Profit Functions 8.3 Single Equation Estimation 8.4 Imposing Equality Constraints 8.5 Hypothesis Testing 8.6 Systems Estimation 8.7 Inequality Constraints 8.8 The Bayesian Approach 8.9 Simulation Methods 8.10 Conclusion. 9: STOCHASTIC FRONTIER ANALYSIS 9.1 Introduction 9.2 The Stochastic Production Frontier 9.3 Estimating the Parameters 9.4 Predicting Technical Efficiency 9.5 Hypothesis Testing 9.6 Conclusions. 10: ADDITIONAL TOPICS ON STOCHASTIC FRONTIER ANALYSIS 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Distance Functions 10.3 Cost Frontiers 10.4 Decomposing Cost Efficiency 10.5 Scale Efficiency 10.6 Panel Data Models 10.7 Accounting for the Production Environment 10.8 The Bayesian Approach 10.9 Conclusions. 11: THE CALCULATION AND DECOMPOSITION OF PRODUCTIVITY CHANGE USING FRONTIER METHODS 11.1 Introduction 11.2 The Malmquist TFP Index and Panel Data 11.3 Calculation using DEA Frontiers 11.4 Calculation using SFA Frontiers 11.5 An Empirical Application 11.6 Conclusions. 12: Conclusions 12.1 Summary of Methods 12.2 Relative Merits of the Methods 12.3 Some Final Points Appendix 1: Computer Software Appendix 2: Philippines Rice Data References Author Index Subject Index…”