In:
Journal of Applied Probability, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 20, No. 1 ( 1983-03), p. 19-30
Abstract:
A model for predicting expected-value population distributions is developed, assuming that all movements are Markovian and time-homogeneous. Each individual is classified by the amount of time he has spent in the population and by which of a number of classes, of an unspecified nature, he inhabits. The limiting properties of the population distribution are derived, and, in particular, conditions for convergence to a stable distribution are given. Some discussion of the relevance of the theory to practical applications is given, primarily to manpower planning when recruitment occurs purely to maintain a specified overall population size.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-9002
,
1475-6072
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
1983
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1474599-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
219147-7
SSG:
3,2
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