We discuss polynomial interpolation and derive sufficient conditions for the uniform convergence of Chebyshev interpolants for different classes of functions. Rigorous results are illustrated with a number of examples which include solitons on an infinite line with algebraic, exponential and...

This paper examines surface-induced ordering in confined binary alloys. The hyperbolic initial boundary value problem (IBVP) is used to describe a scenario of spatiotemporal ordering in a disordered phase for concentration of one component of binary alloy and order parameter with non-linear...

We study, how help can be fostered under relative rewards by means of team bonus and corporate value statements. A simple model analysis suggests that team members help less as relative rewards increase. As one potential measure to encourage help, we augment relative rewards with team rewards...

This study investigates whether individuals engage in prosocial behavior when it requires their time but not money. In a lab experiment with rigorous anonymity arrangements, subjects receive their payoff beforehand and can engage in a tedious task to increase the earnings of a passive recipient....

We investigate whether incentive schemes signal social norms and thus affect behavior beyond their direct economic consequences. A principal-agent experiment is studied in which prior to contract choice principals are informed about past actions of other agents and thus have more information...

In an experiment with professionals from the financial services sector, we investigate the impact of a team incentive scheme on recommendation quality of investment products when advisors benefit from advising lower quality products. Experimental results reveal that, when group affiliation is...

In an experiment with professionals from the financial services sector, we investigate the impact of a team incentive scheme on the recommendation quality of investment products when advisors benefit from advising lower quality products. Experimental results reveal that, when group affiliation...