Bibliograph

Compliance quantified, Rudolf Avenhaus, Morton John Canty

Type

Label

Compliance quantified, Rudolf Avenhaus, Morton John Canty

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Compliance quantified

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

845022308

Responsibility statement

Rudolf Avenhaus, Morton John Canty

Series statement

Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Summary

International agreements, such as those governing arms control or the environment, virtually always require some degree of verification of information, in order that compliance can be established. To ensure that the verification process can be regarded as efficient, effective and impartial, it is important to have a mathematical model of it. One can be derived by applying methods from statistics and the theory of non-cooperative games, developed in part by John Nash, who received a Nobel prize in 1994 for his work. The methods permit the development of rational verification strategies, as well as such fundamental concepts as guaranteed probability of detection, timeliness of inspections and the deterrence of illegal activity. In this 1996 book, the required theory is introduced gradually in the context of specific real-world examples. The only prerequisites are simple calculus and statistics, so the book should be accessible to a broad range of scientists and non-scientists, in industrial, academic or governmental environments.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1. A Theory of Verification -- 2. Attributes Sampling -- 3. Variables Sampling -- 4. Stratified Variables Sampling -- 5. Interim Inspection -- 6. Global Sampling -- 7. Material Accountancy -- 8. Accountancy Verification -- 9. Inspector Leadership

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