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Constraints and Creativity : In Search of Creativity Science
This book studies creativity in its own right in the search for a creativity science.If we assume that creativity can best be described by constraint theory, the complexity and paradoxes of creativity can be reduced by dividing it into manageable sections.The model is tested and evidenced by numerous historical cases of pioneering work within the three intellectual fields: science, art, and technology.The model guides non-specialists from the many disciplines studying creativity and demonstrates the first principles of creativity science.Going all the way back to Aristotle, the author makes the basic ideas of the original founder of creativity science accessible and up to date with current research.
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Discovering Prices : Auction Design in Markets with Complex Constraints
Traditional economic theory studies idealized markets in which prices alone can guide efficient allocation, with no need for central organization.Such models build from Adam Smith’s famous concept of an invisible hand, which guides markets and renders regulation or interference largely unnecessary.Yet for many markets, prices alone are not enough to guide feasible and efficient outcomes, and regulation alone is not enough, either.Consider air traffic control at major airports. While prices could encourage airlines to take off and land at less congested times, prices alone do just part of the job; an air traffic control system is still indispensable to avoid disastrous consequences.With just an air traffic controller, however, limited resources can be wasted or poorly used.What’s needed in this and many other real-world cases is an auction system that can effectively reveal prices while still maintaining enough direct control to ensure that complex constraints are satisfied. In Discovering Prices, Paul Milgrom—the world’s most frequently cited academic expert on auction design—describes how auctions can be used to discover prices and guide efficient resource allocations, even when resources are diverse, constraints are critical, and market-clearing prices may not even exist.Economists have long understood that externalities and market power both necessitate market organization.In this book, Milgrom introduces complex constraints as another reason for market design.Both lively and technical, Milgrom roots his new theories in real-world examples (including the ambitious U.S. incentive auction of radio frequencies, whose design he led) and provides economists with crucial new tools for dealing with the world’s growing complex resource-allocation problems.
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Mathematical Programs with Equilibrium Constraints
This book provides a solid foundation and an extensive study for an important class of constrained optimization problems known as Mathematical Programs with Equilibrium Constraints (MPEC), which are extensions of bilevel optimization problems.The book begins with the description of many source problems arising from engineering and economics that are amenable to treatment by the MPEC methodology.Error bounds and parametric analysis are the main tools to establish a theory of exact penalisation, a set of MPEC constraint qualifications and the first-order and second-order optimality conditions.The book also describes several iterative algorithms such as a penalty-based interior point algorithm, an implicit programming algorithm and a piecewise sequential quadratic programming algorithm for MPECs.Results in the book are expected to have significant impacts in such disciplines as engineering design, economics and game equilibria, and transportation planning, within all of which MPEC has a central role to play in the modelling of many practical problems.
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Problem Soils : Constraints and Management
This is a unique book that deals with the problem soils, their constraints and management in the Indian context.The book starts with the introduction on problem soils and the classification of these soils are included there under.In India, there is wide spread occurrence of soils with different types of constraints for crop production.Such soils are popularly called as “Problem Soils”. Cultivation in these soils is not so easy as several problems have to be tackled during cultivation.It may be either soil droughtiness or acidity or salinity etc.An attempt has been made in this book to cover most of the problematic soils in India.The classification of problem soils has been done based on the limitations they possess and the most dominant limitation is taken into consideration for grouping it under a particular class.Here five broader classes have been identified viz., soils with climatic problems; soils with physical problems; soils with chemical problems; soils with biological problems and soils with problems due to anthropogenic reasons. Note: Taylor and Francis does not sell or distribute the print editions of this title in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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How do you establish kinematic constraints?
Kinematic constraints are established by defining the relationships between the motion of different parts of a system. This can be done by specifying the allowable range of motion for each part, as well as any restrictions on their relative positions or velocities. Kinematic constraints can also be implemented through mathematical equations that describe the relationships between the motion variables of the system. By carefully defining these constraints, we can accurately model the behavior of the system and predict its motion under different conditions.
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What are the extrema under constraints?
Extrema under constraints refer to the maximum or minimum values of a function subject to certain conditions or restrictions. These constraints can be in the form of equations or inequalities that limit the possible values of the variables. Finding extrema under constraints involves optimizing the function while satisfying these restrictions, which often requires the use of techniques such as Lagrange multipliers or substitution methods. The solutions obtained in this way represent the highest or lowest values that the function can achieve within the given constraints.
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What are extremum problems with constraints?
Extremum problems with constraints involve finding the maximum or minimum value of a function while satisfying certain constraints. These constraints can be inequalities or equalities that restrict the possible solutions to the problem. The goal is to optimize the function within the given constraints to find the best possible solution. Extremum problems with constraints are commonly encountered in various fields such as economics, engineering, and mathematics.
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What are extreme values considering constraints?
Extreme values considering constraints refer to the maximum or minimum values of a function within a given set of constraints. These constraints can be in the form of inequalities or specific conditions that limit the possible values of the function. Finding extreme values considering constraints involves optimizing the function within the given constraints, and it often requires the use of techniques such as Lagrange multipliers or the method of substitution. These extreme values are important in various real-world applications, such as maximizing profits subject to production constraints or minimizing costs within certain limitations.
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Tornado of Life : A Doctor's Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER
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The Constitutionalization of European Budgetary Constraints
The recently enacted Treaty on the Stability, Coordination and Governance of the Economic and Monetary Union (generally referred to as the Fiscal Compact) has introduced a 'golden rule', which is a detailed obligation that government budgets be balanced.Moreover, it required the 25 members of the EU which signed the Treaty in March 2012, to incorporate this 'golden rule' within their national Constitutions.This requirement represents a major and unprecedented development, raising formidable challenges to the nature and legitimacy of national Constitutions as well as to the future of the European integration project.This book analyses the new constitutional architecture of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), examines in a comparative perspective the constitutionalization of budgetary rules in the legal systems of the Member States, and discusses the implications of these constitutional changes for the future of democracy and integration in the EU.By combining insights from law and economics, comparative institutional analysis and legal theory, the book offers a comprehensive survey of the constitutional incorporation of new fiscal and budgetary rules across Europe and a systematic normative discussion of the legitimacy issues at play.It thus contributes to a better understanding of the Euro-crisis, of the future of the EU, and the reforms needed towards a deeper and genuine EMU.
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India’s Naval Diplomacy : Contours and Constraints
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How to solve extremum problems with constraints?
To solve extremum problems with constraints, one can use the method of Lagrange multipliers. This method involves setting up a system of equations where the gradient of the objective function is proportional to the gradient of the constraint function. By solving this system of equations, one can find the values of the variables that satisfy both the objective function and the constraint. This allows for finding the maximum or minimum value of the objective function while adhering to the given constraints.
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How do you set up kinematic constraints?
To set up kinematic constraints, you first need to identify the relationship between the objects or parts that you want to constrain. Then, you can use software tools such as CAD programs or physics engines to define the constraints based on this relationship. Common types of kinematic constraints include revolute joints, prismatic joints, and fixed joints, which restrict the motion of the objects in specific ways. By applying these constraints, you can simulate realistic movements and interactions between the objects in your system.
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What is an optimization problem with constraints?
An optimization problem with constraints is a mathematical problem where the goal is to find the best solution for a given objective function, while satisfying certain limitations or conditions. These limitations are known as constraints and they restrict the possible solutions to the problem. The objective is to find the optimal solution that maximizes or minimizes the objective function, while still meeting all the constraints. This type of problem is commonly encountered in various fields such as engineering, economics, and operations research.
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How does stochastic person assignment with constraints work?
Stochastic person assignment with constraints involves randomly assigning individuals to different groups while adhering to specific constraints or limitations. This method uses a probabilistic approach to allocate people to groups, ensuring that each person has an equal chance of being assigned to any group while still meeting the predefined constraints. By incorporating randomness into the assignment process, stochastic person assignment with constraints helps to create fair and unbiased group allocations, especially in situations where there are multiple criteria or restrictions to consider.
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