Table of Contents:
  • Operations research in the public sector : an introduction and a brief history / S.M. Pollock and M.D. Maltz
  • Public sector analysis and operations research/management science / S.I. Gass
  • Models fail / A. Barnett
  • Military operations research / A. Washburn
  • Models in urban and air transportation / A.R. Odoni, J.-M. Rousseau and N.H.M. Wilson
  • The deployment of police, fire, and emergency medical units / A.J. Swersey
  • Operations research in studying crime and justice : its history and accomplishments / M.D. Maltz
  • Energy policy applications of operations research / J.P. Weyant
  • Managing fish, forests, wildlife, and water : applications of management science and operations research to natural resource decision problems / B.L. Golden and E.A. Wasil
  • Models for water and air quality management / C. ReVelle and J.H. Ellis
  • Siting of hazardous facilities / P.R. Kleindorfer and H.C. Kunreuther
  • Estimation and management of health and safety risks / L.B. Lave
  • Applications of operations research in health care delivery / W.P. Pierskalla and D.J. Brailer
  • Operations research in sports / Y. Gerchak
  • Apportionment / M.L. Balinski and H.P. Young
  • Voting theory / L.B. Anderson
  • Paired comparisons / L.B. Anderson
  • Limitations on conclusions using scales of measurement / F.S. Roberts
  • Models of auctions and competitive bidding / M.H. Rothkopf.