In regression problems alternative criteria of "best fit" to least squares are least absolute deviations and least maximum deviations. In this paper it is noted that linear programming techniques may ...

This course will provide an introduction to quantitative methods in use in modern environmental and resource economics. Emphasis will be placed on the practical use of empirical tools. This applied ...

In this paper a unified treatment of algorithms is described for linear programming methods based on the central path. This path is a curve along which the cost decreases, and that stays always far ...