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 im...

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Main Author:	Avenhaus, Rudolf 1938- (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1996
Subjects:	Steekproeven VERIFICATION Verificatie Mathematisches Modell Arms control > Verification > Mathematical models Arms control / Verification / Mathematical models Abrüstung Vereinbarung Kontrolle
Online Access:	BSB01 FHN01 Volltext
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
Item Description:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Oct 2015)
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 256 pages)
ISBN:	9780511526510
DOI:	10.1017/CBO9780511526510