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Using Gaussian Processes to Optimise Concession in Complex Negotiations against Unknown Opponents

open access: yes, 2011
In multi-issue automated negotiation against unknown opponents, a key part of effective negotiation is the choice of concession strategy. In this paper, we develop a principled concession strategy, based on Gaussian processes predicting the opponent's ...
Gerding, Enrico H.   +3 more
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Metatheory and Friendly Competition in Theory Growth: The Case of Power Processes in Bargaining [PDF]

open access: yes, 1993
[Excerpt] This paper analyzes the theoretical development taking place in a program of research on power processes in bargaining (see Bacharach and Lawler 1976, 1980, 1981a, 1981b; Lawler and Bacharach 1976, 1979, 1987; Lawler, Ford, and Blegen 1988 ...
Ford, Rebecca, Lawler, Edward J
core   +1 more source

ASSESSMENT OF THE FINANCIAL RESULT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION USING THE EXAMPLE OF A CONCESSION AGREEMENT

open access: yesФінансово-кредитна діяльність: проблеми теорії та практики
The article is aimed at developing a methodological approach to improving the efficiency of assessing the financial results of implementing Ukrainian and European business projects.
Svitlana Dombrovska   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Second Look at the Hormel Strike [PDF]

open access: yes, 1986
[Excerpt] The dispute between the United Food and Commercial Workers and its Local P-9 over the long strike at Geo. A. Hormel & Co.\u27s meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota has put labor activists on two sides of an emotional and strategic divide. P-9
Compa, Lance A
core   +1 more source

Renegotiation of public private partnership road contracts: Issues and outcomes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The renegotiation of road projects has been an important issue that has generated concerns in PPP procurement over the last decade. This has had serious policy implications for public procurement policy across countries because of its implications for ...
Akintoye, Akintola   +2 more
core  

Government Contracts Under Argentine Law: A Comparative Law Overview [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
This Article will summarize Argentine law on government contracts as it exists today, with special reference to the contracts of the Federal Government. Due to the French origin of the theory and to the fact that this Article is addressed to an American ...
Mairal, Hector A.
core   +1 more source

Redefining Port Concession Agreements: A Framework for Environmental Sustainability

open access: yesSustainability
This paper investigates the integration of environmental sustainability into port concession agreements, addressing mounting environmental challenges and the increasing emphasis on sustainability. Traditionally shaped by economic considerations, these agreements now require a more integrated approach that incorporates environmental sustainability as a ...
Charalampos Platias   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Sustaining health systems in sub-Saharan Africa: public-private partnerships in a new era of reduced donor funding. [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Policy Plan
Haffner R   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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