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Mathematical and Computational Models for Congestion Charging
. Ed(S): Lawphongpanich, Siriphong; Hearn, Do...
Hardback. Describes rigorous treatments of issues related to congestion pricing. This book examines developments in areas such as mathematical and computational models for predicting traffic congestion, determining when, where, and how much to levy tolls, and analyzing the impact on transportation systems. Editor(s): Lawphongpanich, Siriphong; Hearn, Donald W. (The University of Florida); Smith, Michael J. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387296449
- ISBN
- 9780387296449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.47
€ 132.47
Policy Reforms and Agriculture Development in Central Asia
. Ed(S): Babu, Suresh Chandra; Djalalov, Sand...
Hardback. Addresses the process and policy reforms the Central Asian republics face and how the reforms may impact agricultural development in a region that has experienced varying degrees of economic growth over the fifteen years since independence. This title offers research, analysis, and information required to generate policy recommendations. Editor(s): Babu, Suresh Chandra; Djalalov, Sandjar. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 508 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387297774
- ISBN
- 9780387297774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.34
€ 259.34
Hardback. Why have we not followed the international trend, and should we? Can the unique services offered by the floor be provided as effectively in an electronic environment? Which environment would institutional and retail traders each find most suitable to their special needs? This book addresses some of these questions. Editor(s): Schwartz, Robert A.; Byrne, John Aidan; Colaninno, Antoinette. Series: Zicklin School of Business Financial Markets Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFM; KNST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387299099
- ISBN
- 9780387299099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.59
€ 197.59
Hardback. Presents 15 papers and commentaries by a group of tax policy and tax administration experts. Using international examples, this book highlights the state of knowledge of tax reform. It examines the challenges facing tax reformers. Specific themes include distributional issues, how to tax capital income, how to design specific taxes, and more. Editor(s): Alm, James Robert; Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge; Rider, Mark. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387299129
- ISBN
- 9780387299129
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.56
€ 203.56
Hardback. This book provides an introduction to MIP modeling and to planning systems, a unique collection of reformulation results, and an easy to use problem-solving library. This approach is demonstrated through a series of real life case studies, exercises and detailed illustrations. Series: Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering. Num Pages: 524 pages, 53 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; PBWH; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 37. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387299594
- ISBN
- 9780387299594
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.08
€ 149.08
Hardback. Provides technical (meaning formal, mathematical, and algorithmical) tools to make the user of Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methodologies independent of bulky optimization computations. This book applies the approximate - soft - treatments to major MCDM solving methodologies. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 172 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387302430
- ISBN
- 9780387302430
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.27
€ 131.27
Essays in Accounting Theory in Honour of Joel S. Demski
. Ed(S): Antle, Rick; Liang, Pierre Jinghong;...
Hardback. The integration of accounting and the economics of information developed by Joel S Demski and those he inspired has revolutionized accounting thought. This book collects papers on accounting theory in honor of Professor Demski. Editor(s): Antle, Rick; Liang, Pierre Jinghong; Gjesdal, Froystein. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387303970
- ISBN
- 9780387303970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.52
€ 134.52
Hardback. Provides information for the understanding of the deteriorative effects on the fruit quality during processing to engineers and professionals mainly involved in development and operations in the fruit industry. This book discusses the origin of deterioration, kinetics of negative reactions, and methods for inhibition and control of the same. Series Editor(s): Barbosa-Canovas, Gustavo V. Series: Food Engineering Series. Num Pages: 241 pages, 62 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387306148
- ISBN
- 9780387306148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.43
€ 200.43
Hardback. Provides a treatment of the transshipment operation and processes on the shipment of automobiles. This work incorporates Network Optimization, Logistics, Distribution, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management into a framework of Information Systems for an understanding of the development of transshipment terminals in the global economy. Series: Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series. Num Pages: 178 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV8. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387308531
- ISBN
- 9780387308531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.22
€ 131.22
Evaluation and Decision Models with Multiple Criteria
Bouyssou, Denis; Marchant, Thierry; Pirlot, M...
Hardback. Offers a way of reasoning aimed at helping the analyst to choose a model and use it consistently. This book is suitable for the aware or enlightened practitioner, for those who use decision or evaluation models - for research or for applications - and is willing to question his practice, to have a deeper understanding of what he does. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 461 pages, 51 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 461
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387310985
- ISBN
- 9780387310985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.83
€ 136.83
Hardback. Presents a systems theory approach to management information system (MIS) development. This book covers an outline of the approach, providing a theoretical foundation for MIS from the systems theoretic viewpoint before presenting practical applications ranging from a transaction processing system to a solver system. Series: IFSR International Series on Systems Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 711.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387314143
- ISBN
- 9780387314143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.06
€ 229.06
Hardback. Deals with the theme 'human issues of technology and their normative aspects'. This book intends to stimulate the readers to consider information systems within the context of an integrative vision of technology. Editor(s): Strijbos, Sytse; Basden, Andrew. Series: Contemporary Systems Thinking. Num Pages: 310 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387321509
- ISBN
- 9780387321509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.12
€ 134.12
Hardback. This book discusses topical issues in entrepreneurship organized around the various stages of venture creation, development and performance. It will help researchers and practitioners who want to pinpoint the key points emerging from the latest academic thinking. Editor(s): Parker, Simon. Series: International Handbook Series on Entrepreneurship. Num Pages: 604 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387321561
- ISBN
- 9780387321561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 394.99
€ 394.99
Hardback. Defines the parameters of the emerging business strategy, mass customization. This book covers the main categories of the area with a systematic examination of the following themes: manufacturing systems and mass customization, supply chain management and mass customization, and information systems and mass customization. Editor(s): Blecker, Thorsten; Friedrich, Gerhard. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 282 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KJMV8. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387322223
- ISBN
- 9780387322223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.46
€ 133.46
Paperback. This comprehensive handbook provides an overview of key theoretical perspectives, concepts, and methodological approaches that, while applied to diverse phenomena, are united in their general approach to the study of lives across age phases. Editor(s): Mortimer, Jeylan T.; Shanahan, Michael J. Series: Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research. Num Pages: 728 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; KCP; MMJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 728
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387324579
- ISBN
- 9780387324579
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 210.51
€ 210.51
Hardback. Develops models, results and algorithms for optimizing public transportation from a customer-oriented viewpoint. This book covers the specific topics that are motivated by real-world examples which occurred in practical projects: location of stops, management of delay, and tariff zone design. Series: Springer Optimization and its Applications. Num Pages: 282 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBKS; PBUH; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387328966
- ISBN
- 9780387328966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.35
€ 166.35
Hardback. Reconsiders some of Friedrich Nietzsche's writings on economics and the science of state. This book intends to provoke conversation and inspire research on the role that this much misunderstood philosopher and cultural critic has played in the history of economics. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen George; Drechsler, Wolfgang. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387329796
- ISBN
- 9780387329796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.93
€ 132.93
Hardback. Focuses on real-world production scheduling in factories and industrial settings. This book includes industry case studies that use innovative techniques as well as academic research results that can be used to improve production scheduling. It presents scheduling principles, advanced tools, and examples of innovative scheduling systems. Editor(s): Herrmann, Jeffrey W. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 320 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387331157
- ISBN
- 9780387331157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.65
€ 200.65
Hardback. For this volume the editor asked leading scholars in the field of globalization to outline a "research framework" reflecting their own approach to the subject. The resulting book presents a broad spectrum of analytical approaches to globalization. Editor(s): Rossi, Ino. Num Pages: 453 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JP; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 453
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387335957
- ISBN
- 9780387335957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.98
€ 75.98
Hardback. Surveys the developments in project scheduling research of operations research. This book covers the range of the key models in the field, including deterministic, probabilistic, single- and multi-mode, single- and multi-objective, and a general model on discrete-continuous resources. It examines various solution algorithms. Editor(s): Jozefowska, Joanna; Weglarz, Jan. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 444 pages, 97 black & white illustrations, 93 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387336435
- ISBN
- 9780387336435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.83
€ 136.83
hardcover. Offers reflections and interpretations of Walras' and Pareto's contributions to topics including the importance of the social sciences, the development of modern microeconomics and econometrics, political economy and public choice, and political sociology. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen George; Maks, J. A. Hans. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 146 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 146
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387337562
- ISBN
- 9780387337562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.43
€ 130.43
Hardback. Identifies rent-seeking behavior as a primary cause of poor economic performance in many places, particulary Africa. This book presents an empirical study of rent-seeking within the civil service, parastatal sector, and business community in Tanzania. It quantifies and evaluates the rent-seeking behavior of more than 300 parastatal companies. Num Pages: 682 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCM; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 2570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 682
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387337722
- ISBN
- 9780387337722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.16
€ 139.16
Hardback. Presents a critical analysis of four critical areas of investment management. This book provides an overview of portfolio management and its historical evolution. It includes a review and analysis of a range of academic research into the performance of portfolio managers. Series: Innovations in Financial Markets and Institutions. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387338293
- ISBN
- 9780387338293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.32
€ 131.32
hardcover. This book increases understanding of insurance markets by adopting an international comparative approach. It includes chapters written by scholars and practitioners in the major insurance markets worldwide, including Europe, the Americas and Asia. Editor(s): Cummins, J. David; Venard, Bertrand. Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security. Num Pages: 1012 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLF; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 1012
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387341620
- ISBN
- 9780387341620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 377.82
€ 377.82