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An Interactive Forecasting System
(Taylor & Francis, Ltd., 1974-11)
Time sharing computer configurations have introduced a new dimension in applying statistical and mathematical models to sequential decision problems. When the outcome of one step in the process influences subsequent ...
Forecasting: its role and value for planning and strategy
(Elsevier, 1996-12)
Long-term predictions are indispensable for planning and strategy. Yet little is known about their value, their limitations or the most appropriate way of making and using them. This paper examines these issues and proposes ...
Integrating Forecasting and Planning
(Elsevier, 1973-09)
Specialization inhibits or prohibits interdisciplinary communication among diverse areas. It contributes to segmentation, which becomes a serious problem when several of those areas should depend upon knowledge which exists ...
The M3-Competition: results, conclusions and implications
(Elsevier, 2000)
This paper describes the M3-Competition, the latest of the M-Competitions. It explains the reasons for conducting the competition and summarizes its results and conclusions. In addition, the paper compares such results / ...
Living in a world of low levels of predictability
(Elsevier, 2009)
This conclusion aims to summarize the major issues surrounding forecasting, as well as the extensive empirical evidence
proving our inability to accurately predict the future. In addition, it discusses our resistance to ...
Portfolio selection under VaR constraints
(Springer-Verlag, 2005-03)
In this paper we show that by assuming a constant variance/covariance matrix over the holding period, the VaR limits can often be exceeded within the relevant horizon period. To minimize this risk, we formulate the problem ...
Multiple regression: chapter 9
(Wiley, John & Sons, 1989)
In Chapter 8 simple regression and correlation were introduced and discussed.
In simple regression the basic proposition is that an independent variable
can be used to predict the value of some dependent variable (the ...
Semilog Transformation
(John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1978)
In business and economic series it is often true that a constant rate of
growth prevails. This can happen with the sales of a company, GNP, consumption
patterns, etc. For example, if the growth in GNP is 5% a year, it ...
Les structures regionales et locales en Grece et dans les pays membres de l' union Europeenne
(Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης Μελετών Έρευνας και Ανάπτυξης, 1997)
Les questions sur la Décentralisation ainsi que l' emsemble de l' Administration Publique et Locale ont a pnori une importance capitale. Mais leur importance gagne parfois d'ampleur selon les circonstances dans lesquelles ...
Self-leadership, Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Productivity in the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates
(2011)
The goal of this study is to examine the impact of self-leadership styles on the dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation in organizations in Dubai and the Netherlands: Innovativeness, Risk Taking and Proactiveness. The ...