Isotonic Optimization and Tariff Construction.

Abstract

The problem of the best fit to set ideal values under general inequality order restrictions is examined for asymmetric, quadratic, absolute, and Chebyshev norms. Special solution procedures are given in terms of network flow algorithms over a network associated with the given isotonic order relations, and the nature of the optimal solutions is characterized for the different norms. The model is formulated in terms of finding an optimal insurance rate structure over given risk classes for which a desired pattern of tariffs can be specified. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0784235

Entities

People

  • William S. Jewell

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Algorithms
  • Construction
  • Cooperation
  • Evolutionary Algorithms
  • Heuristic Methods
  • Inequalities
  • Insurance
  • Mathematics
  • Optimization

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Operations Research