This paper proposes a simple but effective admission control algorithm for integrated services packet networks. The admission control scheme, based on stochastic control, aims at ensuring user discrimination, by enforcing different call blocking probabilities. The queueing behavior of reservations is analytically characterized in the absence of admission control. From this, call blocking probab...

This paper considers the support of real-time applications to mobile hosts in an Integrated Services Packet Network. We have proposed a service model for mobile hosts that can support adaptive applications which can withstand wide range of available bandwidth, as well as applications which require mobility independent service guarantees. We describe an admission control scheme and a reservation...

The paper reports the result of an experimental game on asset integration and risk taking. We …nd evidence that winnings in earlier rounds a¤ect risk taking in subsequent rounds, but no evidence that real life wealth outside the experiment a¤ects risk taking. We …nd some evidence of imitation of the risk taking behavior of others that is distinct from learning. Controlling for past winnings, pa...

In this thesis so far, we have explored the need for integrated services (Chapter 10), the potential for using existing resources and building on existing capabilities to enhance access (Chapter 9), and promotion of rights for persons with mental illness (Chapter 5-8). Based on the results thus far, it is unclear whether a transition towards an accessible integrated and rights-based system is l...