The semi-continuous quadratic mixture design problem (SCQMDP) is described as a problem with linear, quadratic and semi-continuity constraints. Moreover, a linear cost objective and an integer valued objective are introduced. The goal is to deal with the SCQMD problem from a branch-and-bound...

We consider new developments in coalition theory for the design of international environmental agreements (IEAs). Applying an empirical model on climate change that comprises benefit and cost estimates from abatement for 12 world regions, we analyze how the design of an agreement affects the...

Recently, several articles appeared on the location–design problem that firms face when entering a competing market. All use a Huff-like attraction model. We discuss the formulation of the base model, the different settings studied in the papers and summarise their findings.

We study the practical production planning problem of a food producer facing a non-stationary erratic demand for a perishable product with a fixed life time. In meeting the uncertain demand, the food producer uses a FIFO issuing policy. The food producer aims at meeting a certain service level...

The location-quality decision of a facility for two competing suppliers in a new market is described by a Huff-like attraction model where the profit that can be reached by each supplier depends on the actions of its competitor. We study the profit maximization problem of the suppliers under...

In this paper, we analyze a spatial model of coalition formation with data from Dutch elections and with theoretical results. First, we study different procedures of coalition formation. The model shows that procedure plays an important role in reaching a coalition agreement and that political...

In this paper, we carry out a regional study aimed at measuring the effects of different regions on the welfare and income of Spanish families. This has, in turn, allowed us to calculate the inequality in welfare and income that exists between these households. The results confirm the relation...