Reproducing Kernel Hilbert Spaces in probability and statistics

Since the first papers laying its foundations as a subfield of Complex Analysis the theory of reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS) has proved to be a powerful tool in many fields of Pure and Applied Mathematics, and in particular in Probability and Statistics. Nowadays, the ...

Organization structure

cybernetic systems foundation

Organization Structure: Cybernetic Systems Foundation utilizes a cybernetic systems framework for the study of organizations using GST (General Systems Theory) and presents a comprehensive formal view of organizations assessing regulation, coordination and adaptation managements. The use of GST in this book is in sharp contrast ...

The geography of small firm innovation

The Geography of Small Firm Innovation offers a unique look at the importance of geographic proximity to the innovative activity of the high-tech small firms. IT explores the concentration of innovation across metropolitan areas in the United States during the 1990's by introducing a ...

Differencial games in marketing

An important branch of marketing science is optimal planning of marketing effort, using mathematical modelling and quantitative methods. Here it is important to recognize that the majority of marketing problems are dynamic and involve strategic considerations. Thus, most marketing instruments have impacts that go beyond ...

Archaeologies of remembrance

death and memory in past societies

Chapters in Game Theory

in Honor of Stef Tijs

"Chapters in Game Theory" was written to mark the occasion of the 65th birthday of Stef Tijs, who is regarded by many as the "godfather" of game theory in the Netherlands. The contributors all are indebted to Stef Tijs, as former PhD students or otherwise ...

Optimal control of credit risk

Challenges for central banking

Emerging competition in postal end delivery services

The business cycle

theories and evidence

Eds. Michael T. Belongia, Michelle R. Garfinkel. Presenting current knowledge on aggregate economic fluctuations - business cycles, this work begins with an empirical definition of the "business cycle". After outlining the historical development and key features of the current theories, these theories are evaluated on the ...