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A literature review on dynamic pricing of electricity
(Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2017)
Revenue management and dynamic pricing are concepts that have immense possibilities for application in the energy sector. Both can be considered as demand-side management tools that can facilitate the offering of different ...
From well-heeled to tip-toed, shoe-shine to shoe-lace: monopolistic competition and product differentiation in men’s footwear
(International Review of Business and Economics, 2017)
For many decades, the only branded footwear Indians knew was Bata. After years of economic liberalization; however, one finds many local, national, and international firms jostling for customer attention by producing various ...
Assessing administrative reform in India
(Springer, 2017)
This paper outlines trends in efforts at administrative reform in India. It spans the shift of ideological paradigm of the Indian political economy. While the pre-1991 period was marked by a waning Statism, structural ...
A cooperative quay crane-based stochastic model to estimate vessel handling time
(Springer, 2017)
Having a good estimate of a vessel’s handling time is essential for planning and scheduling container terminal resources, such as berth positions, quay cranes (QCs) and transport vehicles. However, estimating the expected ...
Cost-effective architecture of carbon capture and storage (CCS) grid in India
(Elsevier pvt ltd., 2017-11)
Various modeling studies analyzing global 2 °C climate stabilization scenarios have projected penetration of CO2
capture and storage (CCS) technologies in India alongside a sizable penetration of renewable energy ...
Optimal Movement Plan of rice in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India
(Pubsonline, 2017)
The case discusses an optimal movement plan for food grains (rice) by a state
sponsored agency, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in the State of Andhra Pradesh in
India. There are five resource locations and eleven ...
Global risk and demand for gold by central banks
(Taylor and Francis, 2017)
This article examines the influence of global risk on the holding of gold by central banks based on annual data for 100 countries during 1990–2015. We use a dynamic panel generalized method of moments model to estimate ...
Child labour and human capital in developing countries - a multi-period stochastic model
(Elsevier Ltd, 2017-09)
This study investigates the co-determination of child labour and human capital acquisition through a life cycle model. It explores three categories of households with zero, ten and fifteen years' education of household ...
Association of grade configuration with school climate for 7th and 8th grade students
(American Psychological Association, 2017)
Educational authorities have questioned whether middle schools provide the best school climate for 7th and 8th grade students, and proposed that other grade configurations such as K– 8th grade schools may provide a better ...
Professionalizing religious family-owned organizations: an examination of human resource challenges
(Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), 2017)
Transformation of the HR function from the traditional to a modern and professional one continues to be a challenge for most family-owned organizations. This paper discusses the traditional HR practices followed in an ...