A stochastic control model is proposed as a paradigm for the design of optimal timing of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions abatement. The resolution of uncertainty concerning climate sensitivity and the technological breakthrough providing access to a carbon-free production economy are modeled as controlled stochastic jump processes. The optimal policy is characterized using the dynamic programm...

THE EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION CLIMATE AND WORKPLACE AGGRESSION WITHIN SCHOOLS: AN INVESTIGATION OF BURNOUT SYNDROME IN TEACHERS AND THE MODERATING EFFECT OF LOCUS OF CONTROL, COMMUNAL ORIENTATION, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION CLIMATE

—Most anadromous fish undergo physiological and behavioral changes that are preparatory and adaptive for seawater entry. In anadromous salmonids, these preparatory changes are collectively known as smolting. Smolt development is regulated by environmental factors such as photoperiod and temperature and mediated by the neuroendocrine system. In this paper, we review evidence that a variety of an...

When current decisions affect welfare in the far-distant future, as with climate change, the use of a declining discount rate provides potentially important modeling flexibility. The difficulty of analyzing models with non-constant discounting limits their application. We describe and provide software (available online) to implement an algorithm to numerically obtain a Markov Perfect Equilibriu...

The paper deals with technical problems of automated decentralised indoor climate control in residential buildings. The lead value for the realisation of the control system is the objective thermal comfort. The measurement system to be designed works as a network between a large variety of different sensors and actuators. A comprehensive and flexible EIB networked instrumentation using cheap co...

The sensitivity of the optimal control of carbon dioxide emissions to the specification of the social welfare function is systematically explored using the FUND model. Increasing risk aversion emphasises climate change damages relative to emission reduction costs, but at the same time increases the discount rate of consumption. Without international co-operation, the discount rate effect domina...

Among the auxiliary loads in light-duty vehicles, air conditioning system is single largest energy consumer. For electrified impact of heating and cooling becomes even more significant, as they compete with powertrain for battery use can significantly reduce range or performance. While considerable work has been made field optimal management vehicles optimization vehicle velocity eco-driving, f...