In this paper, we consider a "satisficing" criterion to solve two-person zero-sum games with random payoffs. In particular, a player wants to maximize the payoff level he can achieve with a specified confidence. The problem reduces to solving a nonconvex mathematical programming problem. The...

The characteristics and benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) are well documented as are the methods for the appraisal of capital projects. The work reported here has examined the investment appraisal techniques actually used by companies in the UK for considering investments in CHP. A...

This Element documents the diversity and dissensus of scholarship on the political resource curse, diagnoses its sources, and directs scholarly attention towards what the authors believe will be more fruitful avenues of future research. In the scholarship to date, there is substantial regional...