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A Behavioral Analysis Of OPEC: Monopolization With Limited Collusion

David J. Teece
1980

Abstract not available.

Careers of Women, Minority and White Male MBAs

Thomas W. Harrell, Margaret S. Harrell
1980

Questionnaires were sent in 1978 to Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni from the classes of 1973-75. Questions were included on career progress and on the earnings of spouse or partner. The response rate was 77% of domestic graduates to…

Comments on the Role of Price in Individual Utility Judgments

V. “Seenu” Srinivasan
1980

Abstract not available.

Comparing Derived Importance Weights Across Attributes: An Experimental Study Using Conjoint Analysis

Julia Nutter, Dick Wittink
1980

In this study we investigate the possibility that derived attribute importance weights, as commonly computed in conjoint analysis applications, may be systematically influenced by the number of levels on which an attribute is defined for…

Computing The Discounted Return In Markov And Semi-Markov Chains

Evan L. Porteus
1980

This paper addresses the problem of computing the expected discounted return in finite Markov and semi-Markov chains. The objective is to reveal insights into two questions. First, which iterative methods hold the most promise? Second, when are…

Conditions for Characterizing the Structure of Optimal Strategies in Infinite Horizon Dynamic Programs

Evan L. Porteus
1980

The study of infinite horizon nonstationary dynamic programs using the operator approach is continued. The point of view here differs slightly from that taken by others in that Denardo’s local income function is not used as a starting point.…

Consumption Risk in Futures Markets

Douglas Breeden
1980

Abstract not available.

Dividends, Short Selling Restrictions, Tax-Induced Investor Clienteles and Market Equilibrium

Robert H. Litzenberger, Krishna Ramaswamy
1980

Abstract not available.

Equilibrium Warrant Pricing Models and Accounting for Executive Stock Options

Mark A. Wolfson, Eric Noreen
1980

Abstract not available.

Estimating the Parameters of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)--A Minimum Expected Loss (MELO) Approach

Michael R. Gibbons
1980

The modern theory of finance has produced the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) which is an equilibrium model establishing a relationship among the parameters of the multivariate distribution of returns from assets. Several attempts have been…

Externalities and Financial Reporting

George Foster
1980

Abstract not available.

Forecasting the Effectiveness of Work-Trip Gasoline Conservation Policies through Conjoint Analysis

V. “Seenu” Srinivasan, Peter G. Flachsbart, Jarir S. Dajani, Rolfe G. Hartley
1980

Policies such as tax surcharges on gasoline and reductions in transit fare were examined for their potential effectiveness in conserving gasoline. Individual level preference functions to predict work-trip modal choice (auto, public transit or…

Futures Markets and Commodity Options

Douglas T. Breeden
1980

Abstract not available.

Implied Tax Rates and the Valuation of Discount Bonds

James C. Van Horne (1935–2025)
1980

Abstract not available.

Learning, Estimation, And The Stability Of Rational Expectations

Margaret Bray
1980

This paper is an investigation of the stability of the rational expectations equilibrium of a simple asset market model, in a situation where a group of dealers are learning by estimating the relationship between the price and return on the asset…

Limit Pricing and Entry Under Incomplete Information: An Equilibrium Analysis

Paul R. Milgrom, John Roberts (1945–2026)
1980

Abstract not available.

Measuring the Time-Varying Response to Market Communication Instruments

Gary M. Erickson, David Bruce Montgomery (1938–2025)
1980

Abstract not available.