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作者：Lauritzen, SL; Nilsson, D
作者单位：Aalborg University
摘要：We introduce the notion of LImited Memory Influence Diagram (LIMID) to describe multistage decision problems in which the traditional assumption of no forgetting is relaxed. This can be relevant in situations with multiple decision makers or when decisions must be prescribed under memory constraints, such as in partially observed Markov decision processes (POMDPs). We give an algorithm for improving any given strategy by local computation of single policy updates and investigate conditions for...
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作者：Ba, SL; Stallaert, J; Whinston, AB
作者单位：University of Southern California; University of Texas System; University of Texas Austin
摘要：There has been an extensive research literature on auctions, but recent developments in technology have resulted in new interest in auction mechanisms as a practical way of allocating resources. This paper presents a new double-auction mechanism to handle resource allocation for public goods when complementarity exists. The mechanism is placed in the context of an organization's internal knowledge investment. Knowledge goods have two distinct Characteristics. First, knowledge within an organiz...
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作者：Conlon, E; Devaraj, S; Matta, KF
作者单位：University of Notre Dame
摘要：W e examine the relationship between quality, represented by consumer ratings, and quality-related activities by the customer, represented by maintenance activities in the automotive industry. Based on several converging theoretical perspectives, we present and test a model relating vehicle initial quality ratings to consumers' routine maintenance. Three types of data were collected for the study: (1) vehicle service records at a local dealership, (2) primary data from a survey of vehicle owne...
