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  1. Maxima and Minima of Functions

    Authors: Barua, Samir K;

    Reference No: QM0174TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Explains the procedure for locating the points at which a function reaches its extreme values. ... More

  2. Basic Inventory Models (Part I): Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Models

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0175(A)TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Introduces the functions of inventories and various costs relevant for inventory management. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model with deterministic demand and lead-time is discussed and basic derivations of the model are presented. Sensitivity of cost to various parameters of the model is discussed. Finally, the EOQ model with back ... More

  3. Integration

    Authors: Barua, Samir K; Sridharan, R;

    Reference No: QM0172TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note is an introduction to Integration. ... More

  4. Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM): Overview of Developments and Related Areas

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0173TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More

  5. Differentiation

    Authors: Barua, Samir K; Sridharan, R;

    Reference No: QM0170TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note introduces the concept of differentiation of simple functions. ... More

  6. A Methodology for Estimating Production Potentialities of an Area

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0578 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Attempts to present a methodology for estimating production potentialities of an area based on analysis of micro production units. Aggregation model was developed to obtain population parameters such that contribution of changes in production technology could be estimated. The methodology also involves the adjustments for some variables such as size ... More

  7. Capital Investment Analysis: Correct Definitions of Cash Flows and Cost of Capital

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0361TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: This note compares the conventional and the Arditti-Levy methods of measuring cash flows and discount rate. It proves that the conventional method is consistent with the wealth maximizing principle. ... More

  8. Introductory Considerations for Selective Shadow Pricing

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0570TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: This note discusses the following questions: What is shadow price? Why is it needed? What practical and conceptual considerations are involved in shadow pricing? Which goods, inputs and services need to be shadow priced? ... More

  9. The Concept of Cost and Capital

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0360TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: The note discusses the concept and measurement problems of cost of capital in nontechnical language. ... More

  10. Project Cycle and Project Financing

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0612TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Shows the importance of the project approach for development activities, and gives an introduction to the project cycle and a description of its stages. Feasibility criteria for judging the desirability of a project in an area are also given. The note also enumerates the desirable features of a good project ... More

  11. Computation of Economic Costs and Benefits

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0613TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More

  12. Interpreting Duality Results in Linear Programming

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D;

    Reference No: CMA0678TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note discusses how to interpret and understand duality results from a linear programming problem. ... More

  13. Probability and Probability Distribution

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D;

    Reference No: CMA0701TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: This note introduces the concept of probability and probability distribution which is the backbone of statistical inference theory. Definition of probability, joint, marginal, and conditional probability distributions are provided and properties of probability distributions are outlined. Various sampling distributions which are used by econometricians are discussed in brief. ... More

  14. Statistical Inference: A Technical Note

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D;

    Reference No: CMA0699TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: Statistical inference is basically concerned with drawing conclusions about a population based on samples drawn from it. The probabilistic decision criteria are the very foundation of inferential statistics. The concept of hypothesis testing is presented in and this note is followed by discussion of properties of estimators, small and large ... More

  15. Data Summary Measures

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D; Rao, V M;

    Reference No: CMA0700TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: Various data summary measures are briefly discussed in this note. In the first section, various measures of location or averages are discussed, followed by a discussion on measures of data dispersion in the second section. In third section, measures of skewness and kurtosis are discussed. ... More

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