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[more ▼]We will begin by exposing new tricks, i.e. how to 1. write ‘closed’ square roots, 2. insert blank pages, 3. ask the reader to turn the page, 4. write bold words in an index, 5. divide a cell by a diagonal, 6. draw ‘product integrals,’ 7. understand what happens when \mathcal has a lower-case letter argument. We will then consider an uncommon example of what one can do with LaTeX, in link with its Turing completeness. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 60 (20 ULg) HexisDurand, Pascal E-print/Working paper (2014)Définition et discussion du concept d'« Hexis » dans la sociologie de Pierre Bourdieu.Detailed reference viewed: 66 (15 ULg) IllusioDurand, Pascal E-print/Working paper (2014)Définition et discussion du concept d'« Illusio » dans la sociologie de Pierre Bourdieu.Detailed reference viewed: 50 (20 ULg) Capital symboliqueDurand, Pascal E-print/Working paper (2014)Présentation et discussion du concept de « Capital symbolique » dans la sociologie de Pierre Bourdieu.Detailed reference viewed: 81 (18 ULg) Protecting Assets Under Non-Parametric Market ConditionsChoffray, Jean-Marie ; Pahud de Mortanges, Charles E-print/Working paper (2014)Under non-parametric market conditions, investors usually become more concerned about the return of their money than about the return on their money. Protecting assets becomes the surest if not the only ... [more ▼]Under non-parametric market conditions, investors usually become more concerned about the return of their money than about the return on their money. Protecting assets becomes the surest if not the only path to survival and growth. High frequency trading systems, over leveraged shadow entities, flash crashes, and stealth central bank actions, to name a few, contribute to create a “Rumsfeldian” type of world in which decision makers have to cope not only with “Known knowns” – things they know that they know – but also with “Unknown unknowns” – things they don’t know that they don’t know! The goal of this paper is to explore such a conceptual model of the “Unknown” and to derive from it a concise and coherent set of battle-tested heuristics aimed at designing effective investment strategies to protect assets. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 462 (39 ULg) A new methodological approach for error distributions selection in FinanceHambuckers, julien ; Heuchenne, Cédric E-print/Working paper (2014)In this article, we propose a robust methodology to select the most appropriate error distribution candidate, in a classical multiplicative heteroscedastic model. In a first step, unlike to the ... [more ▼]In this article, we propose a robust methodology to select the most appropriate error distribution candidate, in a classical multiplicative heteroscedastic model. In a first step, unlike to the traditional approach, we don't use any GARCH-type estimation of the conditional variance. Instead, we propose to use a recently developed nonparametric procedure (Mercurio and Spokoiny, 2004): the Local Adaptive Volatility Estimation (LAVE). The motivation for using this method is to avoid a possible model misspecification for the conditional variance. In a second step, we suggest a set of estimation and model selection procedures (Berk-Jones tests, kernel density-based selection, censored likelihood score, coverage probability) based on the so-obtained residuals. These methods enable to assess the global fit of a given distribution as well as to focus on its behavior in the tails. Finally, we illustrate our methodology on three time series (UBS stock returns, BOVESPA returns and EUR/USD exchange rates). [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 60 (25 ULg) Les determinants des Price-Earnings ratios en EuropeLambert, Marie ; Lenglois, Julien ; Streel, Alexandre et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Méthode largement employée en matière d’évaluation d’entreprise, l’analyse dite comparative s’appuie sur une estimation de la valeur des entreprises selon un multiple de leur agrégat financier. Aussi ... [more ▼]Méthode largement employée en matière d’évaluation d’entreprise, l’analyse dite comparative s’appuie sur une estimation de la valeur des entreprises selon un multiple de leur agrégat financier. Aussi appelée ‘méthode des pairs’, les multiples sont définis sur base d’un échantillon d’entreprises considérées comme comparable en termes de croissance et de risque. Le secteur est généralement retenu en pratique comme critère sous-tendant la croissance et le profil de risque opérationnel de l’entreprise. L’analyse menée dans cet article démontre l’importance des fondamentaux tels que la croissance, le risque et le taux de distribution des bénéfices dans la définition des pairs et donc de la valeur des entreprises. Sur base d’un échantillon des 100 entreprises cotées sur l’EURONEXT, entreprises les plus capitalisées et liquides, l’étude met en évidence un impact différencié de ces déterminants selon les conditions économiques. Les conséquences de notre analyse sont multiples. Premièrement, notre étude témoigne de l’importance des variables telles que le profil de risque et les perspectives croissance pour la sélection des pairs. Notre approche permet par ailleurs d’appréhender la valeur des entreprises sur base de leurs propres fondamentaux, corrigeant ainsi la méthode des multiples ‘sectoriels’ pour les différences qui subsistent au sein des sous-jacents de la valeur. Finalement, cet article nourrit une discussion quant à l’impact de la finance comportementale sur la valorisation de l’entreprise de par l’impact différencié des fondamentaux sur la valeur des entreprises au cours du temps. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 75 (9 ULg) Guillaume Durand, Rationale divinorum officiorum (éd. Johannes Aloisius Tuscanus), Vicence : Hermannus Liechtenstein, 1480, 2°Adam, Renaud E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 34 (5 ULg) Estimation and approximation in nonlinear dynamic systems using quasilinearizationFrasso, Gianluca ; Jaeger, Jonathan ; Lambert, Philippe E-print/Working paper (2014)Nonlinear (systems of) ordinary differential equations (ODEs) are common tools in the analysis of complex one-dimensional dynamic systems. In this paper we propose a smoothing approach regularized by a ... [more ▼]Nonlinear (systems of) ordinary differential equations (ODEs) are common tools in the analysis of complex one-dimensional dynamic systems. In this paper we propose a smoothing approach regularized by a quasilinearized ODE-based penalty in order to approximate the state functions and estimate the parameters defining nonlinear differential systems from noisy data. Within the quasilinearized spline based framework, the estimation process reduces to a conditionally linear problem for the optimization of the spline coefficients. Furthermore, standard ODE compliance parameter(s) selection criteria are easily applicable and conditions on the state function(s) can be eventually imposed using soft or hard constraints. The approach is illustrated on real and simulated data. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 18 (6 ULg) Tentatives de réflexion sémiotique et psychanalytique au sujet du voile islamiqueDemoulin, Laurent E-print/Working paper (2014)La sémiotique et la psychanalyse sont peut-être de nature à enrichir le débat sur l'interdiction du voile islamique dans les lieux publics.Detailed reference viewed: 31 (4 ULg) Classifying pairs with trees for supervised biological network inferenceSchrynemackers, Marie ; Wehenkel, Louis ; Madan Babu, Mohan et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 44 (14 ULg) Le Parti Socialiste en 2014: un programme électoral en rupture avec les précédents ?Piet, Grégory ; Dandoy, RégisE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 19 (3 ULg) Multivariate coefficients of variation: comparison and influence functionsAerts, Stéphanie ; Haesbroeck, Gentiane ; Ruwet, Christel E-print/Working paper (2014)In the univariate setting, coefficients of variation are well-known and used to compare the variability of populations characterized by variables expressed in different units or having really different ... [more ▼]In the univariate setting, coefficients of variation are well-known and used to compare the variability of populations characterized by variables expressed in different units or having really different means. When dealing with more than one variable, the use of such a relative dispersion measure is much less common even though several generalizations of the coefficient of variation to the multivariate setting have been introduced in the literature. In this paper, the lack of robustness of the sample versions of the multivariate coefficients of variation (MCV) is illustrated by means of influence functions and some robust counterparts based either on the Minimum Covariance Determinant (MCD) estimator or on the S estimator are advocated. Then, focusing on two of the considered MCV's, a diagnostic tool based on their influence functions is derived and its efficiency in detecting observations having an unduly large effect on variability is illustrated on a real-life data set. The influence functions are also used to compute asymptotic variances under elliptical distributions, yielding approximate confidence intervals. Finally, simulations are conducted in order to compare, in a finite sample setting, the performance of the classical and robust MCV's in terms of variability and in terms of coverage probability of the corresponding asymptotic confidence intervals. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 50 (13 ULg) Répertoires des ouvrages du XVIe et du XVIIe siècle de la Bibliothèque universitaire Plantin Moretus et du Centre de Documentation et de Recherche Religieuses de Namur par le Père Charles MatagneAdam, Renaud E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 16 (4 ULg) Examining the Effect of Earnings Management on Bid-Ask Spread and Market LiquiditySougné, Danielle ; Ajina, Aymen E-print/Working paper (2014)The main purpose of this paper is to argue the extent that earnings management lowers liquidity. It should increase information asymmetry and impair trading liquidity. Using a sample of French firms from ... [more ▼]The main purpose of this paper is to argue the extent that earnings management lowers liquidity. It should increase information asymmetry and impair trading liquidity. Using a sample of French firms from 2008 to 2011, we find that firms that manage earnings have wider bid-ask spreads. Our results are robust for both of two well established measures of market liquidity. Therefore the empirical results indicate that firms that exhibit greater earnings management are associated with lower market liquidity. These findings are in line with adverse selection and shed light on the role corporate governance devices can play in the consideration of shareholder interest’s protection, which leads to improved stock market liquidity levels. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 94 (8 ULg) Proposition de révisions de l'arrêté n° 018/MEF/SG/DGF/DFCOM du 31 janvier 2013 fixant les procédures d'attribution et de gestion des forêts communautairesMoumbogou, Carl; Boldrini, Sylvie; Morin, Amélie et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 23 (3 ULg) French Texts in Medieval CambridgeMorato, Nicola E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 10 (1 ULg) Bott type periodicity for the higher octonionsKreusch, Marie E-print/Working paper (2014)We study the series of complex nonassociative algebras $\bbO_n$ and real nonassociative algebras $\bbO_{p,q}$ introduced in~\cite{MGO2011}. These algebras generalize the classical algebras of octonions ... [more ▼]We study the series of complex nonassociative algebras $\bbO_n$ and real nonassociative algebras $\bbO_{p,q}$ introduced in~\cite{MGO2011}. These algebras generalize the classical algebras of octonions and Clifford algebras. The algebras $\bbO_{n}$ and $\bbO_{p,q}$ with $p+q=n$ have a natural $\Z_2^n$-grading, and they are characterized by cubic forms over the field $\Z_2$. We establish a periodicity for the algebras~$\bbO_{n}$ and $\bbO_{p,q}$ similar to that of the Clifford algebras $\mathrm{Cl}_{n}$ and~$\mathrm{Cl}_{p,q}$. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 103 (39 ULg) Hubble Space Telescope Near-IR Transmission Spectroscopy of the Super-Earth HD 97658bKnutson, Heather A.; Dragomir, Diana; Kreidberg, Laura et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Recent results from the Kepler mission indicate that super-Earths (planets with masses between 1-10 times that of the Earth) are the most common kind of planet around nearby Sun-like stars. These planets ... [more ▼]Recent results from the Kepler mission indicate that super-Earths (planets with masses between 1-10 times that of the Earth) are the most common kind of planet around nearby Sun-like stars. These planets have no direct solar system analogue, and are currently one of the least well-understood classes of extrasolar planets. Many super-Earths have average densities that are consistent with a broad range of bulk compositions, including both water-dominated worlds and rocky planets covered by a thick hydrogen and helium atmosphere. Measurements of the transmission spectra of these planets offer the opportunity to resolve this degeneracy by directly constraining the scale heights and corresponding mean molecular weights of their atmospheres. We present Hubble Space Telescope near-infrared spectroscopy of two transits of the newly discovered transiting super-Earth HD 97658b. We use the Wide Field Camera 3's scanning mode to measure the wavelength-dependent transit depth in thirty individual bandpasses. Our averaged differential transmission spectrum has a median 1 sigma uncertainty of 19 ppm in individual bins, making this the most precise observation of an exoplanetary transmission spectrum obtained with WFC3 to date. Our data are inconsistent with a cloud-free solar metallicity atmosphere at the 17 sigma level. They are a good match for flat models corresponding to either a metal-rich atmosphere or a solar metallicity atmosphere with a cloud or haze layer located at pressures of a mbar or higher. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 7 (0 ULg) Lettre d'information trimestrielle n° 13 du projet DACEFI 2Meunier, Quentin; Moumbogou, Carl; Boldrini, Sylvie et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 24 (7 ULg) WASP-20b and WASP-28b: a hot Saturn and a hot Jupiter in near-aligned orbits around solar-type starsAnderson, D. R.; Collier Cameron, A.; Hellier, C. et alE-print/Working paper (2014)We report the discovery of the planets WASP-20b and WASP-28b along with measurements of their sky-projected orbital obliquities. WASP-20b is an inflated, Saturn-mass planet (0.31 $M_{\rm Jup}$; 1.46 $R ... [more ▼]We report the discovery of the planets WASP-20b and WASP-28b along with measurements of their sky-projected orbital obliquities. WASP-20b is an inflated, Saturn-mass planet (0.31$M_{\rm Jup}$; 1.46$R_{\rm Jup}) in a 4.9-day, near-aligned (\lambda = 8.1 \pm 3.6^\circ$) orbit around CD-24 102 ($V$=10.7; F9). WASP-28b is an inflated, Jupiter-mass planet (0.91$M_{\rm Jup}$; 1.21$R_{\rm Jup}) in a 3.4-day, near-aligned (\lambda = 8 \pm 18^\circ$) orbit around a$V$=12, F8 star. As intermediate-mass planets in short orbits around aged, cool stars ($7^{+2}_{-1}$Gyr for WASP-20 and$5^{+3}_{-2}$Gyr for WASP-28; both with$T_{\rm eff}< 6250 K), their orbital alignment is consistent with the hypothesis that close-in giant planets are scattered into eccentric orbits with random alignments, which are then circularised and aligned with their stars' spins via tidal dissipation. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 19 (0 ULg) En el laboratorio de la ciencia ficción hispánica: una entrevistaCeballos Viro, Alvaro E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 21 (3 ULg) Lettre d'Information N° 12 projet DacefiMeunier, Quentin; Mezui Mba, C.; Boldrini, Sylvie et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 24 (1 ULg) Experimental Study and Statistical Modeling of an Injection Scroll Compressor Operating with R407c.Quoilin, Sylvain E-print/Working paper (2014)This working paper describes an experimental study carried out on a refrigeration scroll compressor with and without vapour injection. The test rig designed for that purposed allows evaluating the ... [more ▼]This working paper describes an experimental study carried out on a refrigeration scroll compressor with and without vapour injection. The test rig designed for that purposed allows evaluating the performance over a wide range of operating conditions, by varying the supply pressure, the injection pressure, the exhaust pressure, the supply superheating and the injection superheating. 97 Steady-state points are measured, with a maximum isentropic efficiency of 64.1% and a maximum consumed electrical power of 13.1 kW. A critical analysis of the experimental results is then carried out to evaluate the quality of the data using a machine learning method. This method based on Gaussian Processes regression, is used to build a statistical operating map of the compressor as a function of the different inputs. This statistical operating map can then be compared to the experimental data points to evaluate their accuracy. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 119 (13 ULg) Zola in Sciascia. Una nota su CandidoCurreri, Luciano E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 97 (3 ULg) Visibilité des femmes d'affaires dans la presse d'affaires francophone belgeCornet, Annie ; dubois, valérieE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 16 (0 ULg) Von Themara nach Belgrad und zurück: Burkhard Spinnens Roman "Nevena"Dupont, Bruno E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 13 (2 ULg) Cerebral functional connectivity periodically (de)synchronizes with anatomical constraintsLiegeois, Raphaël ; Sepulchre, Rodolphe ; LAUREYS, Steven E-print/Working paper (2014)This paper studies the link between resting-state functional connectivity (FC), measured by the correlations of the fMRI BOLD time courses, and structural connectivity (SC), estimated through fiber ... [more ▼]This paper studies the link between resting-state functional connectivity (FC), measured by the correlations of the fMRI BOLD time courses, and structural connectivity (SC), estimated through fiber tractography. Instead of a static analysis based on the correlation between SC and the FC averaged over the entire fMRI time series, we propose a dynamic analysis, based on the time evolution of the correlation between SC and a suitably windowed FC. Assessing the statistical significance of the time series against random phase permutations, our data show a pronounced peak of significance for time window widths around 20-30 TR (40-60 sec). Using the appropriate window width, we show that FC patterns oscillate between phases of high modularity, primarily shaped by anatomy, and phases of low modularity, primarily shaped by inter-network connectivity. Building upon recent results in dynamic FC, this emphasizes the potential role of SC as a transitory architecture between different highly connected resting state FC patterns. Finally, we show that networks implied in consciousness-related processes, such as the default mode network (DMN), contribute more to these brain-level fluctuations compared to other networks, such as the motor or somatosensory networks. This suggests that the fluctuations between FC and SC are capturing mind-wandering effects. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 18 (6 ULg) Nonparametric regression with cross-sectional data: an alternative to conditional product-limit estimatorsHeuchenne, Cédric ; Laurent, Géraldine E-print/Working paper (2014)Suppose the random vector (X,Y) satisfies the nonparametric regression model Y=m(X)+varepsilon, where m(x)=E[Y|X=x] and sigma²(x)=Var[varepsilon|X=x] are unknown smooth functions and the error varepsilon ... [more ▼]Suppose the random vector (X,Y) satisfies the nonparametric regression model Y=m(X)+varepsilon, where m(x)=E[Y|X=x] and sigma²(x)=Var[varepsilon|X=x] are unknown smooth functions and the error varepsilon has zero mean and finite variance conditionally on X=x. The pair (X,Y) is obtained by cross-sectional sampling involving left-truncated and right-censored responses. The considered model is completely nonparametric but the conditional truncation distribution is assumed to be known. The novelty of this work is twofold: first, it extends the results on cross-sectional data to the conditional case and second, it generalizes the length bias results in the conditional case to right censoring and to any truncation distribution. New estimators for m(.) and sigma²(.) are constructed and relevant tools are used to quickly provide the main asymptotic properties for this kind of estimators. Extensive simulations are carried out and show that the new estimators outperform classical nonparametric estimators for left-truncated and right-censored data (when the truncation model is known). Finally, a data set on the mortality of diabetics is analyzed. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 35 (3 ULg) Inflated discrete Beta regression models for Likert and discrete rating scale outcomesTaverne, Cédric; Lambert, Philippe E-print/Working paper (2014)Discrete ordinal responses such as Likert scales are regularly proposed in questionnaires and used as dependent variable in modeling. The response distribution for such scales is always discrete, with ... [more ▼]Discrete ordinal responses such as Likert scales are regularly proposed in questionnaires and used as dependent variable in modeling. The response distribution for such scales is always discrete, with bounded support and often skewed. In addition, one particular level of the scale is frequently inflated as it cumulates respondents who invari- ably choose that particular level (typically the middle or one extreme of the scale) without hesitation with those who chose that alternative but might have selected a neighboring one. The inflated discrete beta regression (IDBR) model addresses those four critical characteristics that have never been taken into account simultaneously by existing models. The mean and the dispersion of rates are jointly regressed on covariates using an underlying beta distribution. The probability that choosers of the inflated level invariably make that choice is also regressed on covariates. Simulation studies used to evaluate the statistical properties of the IDBR model suggest that it produces more precise predictions than competing models. The ability to jointly model the location and dispersion of (the distribution of) an ordinal response, as well as to characterize the profile of subject selecting an ”inflated” alternative are the most relevant features of the IDBR model. It is illustrated with the analysis of the political positioning on a ”left-right” scale of the Belgian respondents in the 2012 European Social Survey. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 19 (4 ULg) Intentionality as DispositionBoccaccini, Federico E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 14 (2 ULg) Rééquilibrer la fiscalité sur les revenus du travail et celle sur les revenus du capital : une question de justice fiscale?Bourgeois, Marc E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 54 (6 ULg) Estimation of the error distribution in nonparametric regression with cross-sectional dataHeuchenne, Cédric ; Laurent, Géraldine E-print/Working paper (2014)In this article, we study the nonparametric regression model Y=m(X)+varepsilon where m(x)=E[Y|X=x] and sigma²(x)=Var[varepsilon|X=x] are unknown smooth functions, and the error varepsilon has zero mean ... [more ▼]In this article, we study the nonparametric regression model Y=m(X)+varepsilon where m(x)=E[Y|X=x] and sigma²(x)=Var[varepsilon|X=x] are unknown smooth functions, and the error varepsilon has zero mean and finite variance conditionally on X=x. The problem consists in estimating the cumulative distribution function of the error in a nonparametric way when the couple (X,Y) is obtained by cross-sectional sampling while the positive response Y can be right-censored. We propose a new estimator for the error distribution function based on the estimators of m(.) and sigma²(.) described in Heuchenne and Laurent 2014. A bootstrap procedure is developed to solve the critical problem of the smoothing parameter choice. We assess the performance of the proposed estimator through simulations. Finally, a data set based on the mortality of diabetics is analyzed. (Heuchenne Cédric and Laurent Géraldine, Nonparametric regression with cross-sectional data: an alternative to conditional product-limit estimators, 2014) [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 33 (9 ULg) La psychologie morale de BrentanoBoccaccini, Federico E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 15 (0 ULg) What roles for energy cooperatives in the diffusion of distributed generation technologies?Bauwens, Thomas E-print/Working paper (2014)Whereas a centralized model of electricity infrastructure is still dominant today, many scholars advocate the diffusion of distributed generation technologies, implying geographically dispersed and small ... [more ▼]Whereas a centralized model of electricity infrastructure is still dominant today, many scholars advocate the diffusion of distributed generation technologies, implying geographically dispersed and small-scale generation units located close to consumers. However, there exist various barriers of different natures to a large-scale penetration of these technologies. In this article, we focus on the behavioral and psychological ones, emphasizing the roles that citizens have to play in this issue. More specifically, we explore a specific way of involving citizens in such diffusion, namely energy cooperatives. After presenting the driving forces of the emergence of cooperative firms in the energy sector, we examine the assets of the cooperative ownership structure from the perspectives of behavioral economics and social psychology. Our analysis enables us to build a model of how cooperatives may enhance consumer engagement in the diffusion of distributed generation technologies. This provides a basic theoretical framework for future empirical research. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 133 (8 ULg) Integrating the weight of history into the alignment framework: the case of distributed generation technologiesBauwens, Thomas E-print/Working paper (2014)Whereas a centralized energy supply system is still dominant today, the energy sector is currently witnessing the development of small-scale and more geographically dispersed generation units, so-called ... [more ▼]Whereas a centralized energy supply system is still dominant today, the energy sector is currently witnessing the development of small-scale and more geographically dispersed generation units, so-called distributed generation technologies. So-called "alignment framework" proposes a very useful approach to look at this evolution. Yet, we argue in this paper that this framework does not fully take into account the inertia associated with past technological and institutional choices that may hinder future changes. Relying on the concept of socio-technical lock-in, we illustrate this point with the case of the diffusion of distributed generation technologies. Based on this analysis, we propose an adaptation of the alignment framework to integrate these elements. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 66 (4 ULg) The role of segmentation and investor recognition trough the lens of cross-listing activityMouchette, Xavier ; Carrieri, Francesca; Muller, Aline E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 34 (11 ULg) The determinants of Money Flows into Luxembourg Investment FundsBazgour, Tarik ; Sougné, Danielle ; Bodson, Laurent E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 36 (11 ULg) Hedwig Margrethe Elisabeth von RanzauHenneau, Marie-Elisabeth E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 26 (0 ULg) Physician induced demand for C-sections: does the convenience incentive matter?Lefevre, Mélanie E-print/Working paper (2014)This paper investigates whether physicians induce demand for C-sections in the days preceding leisure periods. I reject that doctors are meaningfully increasing the number of primary cesareans to ... [more ▼]This paper investigates whether physicians induce demand for C-sections in the days preceding leisure periods. I reject that doctors are meaningfully increasing the number of primary cesareans to accommodate their own preferences for control of deliveries around holiday Mondays. Using a sample of more than 1,300,000 deliveries, I can estimate that the induced demand due to convenience is close to zero. A small signi cant e ect is found for women having had a previous C-section. While I replicate previous results of lower C-section rates on leisure periods, I show that they are due to the way doctors schedule planned cesareans rather than to an induced demand for reason of physicians' convenience. If induced demand occurs, the decision takes place in the labor room and is not planned in advance. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 16 (2 ULg) Towards a typology of Labour Market Intermediaries (LMIs) dedicated to professional transitionsLorquet, Nadège E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 23 (6 ULg) Size Matters, Book Value does not! The Fama-French empirical CAPM revisitedLambert, Marie ; Hübner, Georges E-print/Working paper (2014)The Fama and French (F&F) factors do not reliably estimate the size and book-to-market effects. Our paper shows that the former has been underestimated in the US market while the latter overestimated. We ... [more ▼]The Fama and French (F&F) factors do not reliably estimate the size and book-to-market effects. Our paper shows that the former has been underestimated in the US market while the latter overestimated. We do so by replacing F&F’s independent rankings by the conditional ones introduced by Lambert and Hübner (2013), over which we improve the sorting procedure. This new specification better reflects the properties of the individual risk premiums. We emphasize a much stronger size effect than conventionally documented. As a major related outcome, the alternative risk factors deliver less specification errors when used to price passive investment indices [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 169 (9 ULg) An assessment of cross-listed firms’ diversification potentialMouchette, Xavier ; Muller, Aline E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 24 (7 ULg) Building bridges between markets - Bridging gaps between evidence: A survey on International Cross-ListingMouchette, Xavier ; Muller, Aline E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 34 (8 ULg) When does the Market feel it? Magnitude, speed and persistence of market reactions to of cross-listingsMouchette, Xavier ; Biell, Elisabeth; Muller, Aline E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 13 (4 ULg) A Supervised Machine Learning Approach to Variable Branching in Branch-And-BoundMarcos Alvarez, Alejandro ; Louveaux, Quentin ; Wehenkel, Louis E-print/Working paper (2014)We present in this paper a new approach that uses supervised machine learning techniques to improve the performances of optimization algorithms in the context of mixed-integer programming (MIP). We focus ... [more ▼]We present in this paper a new approach that uses supervised machine learning techniques to improve the performances of optimization algorithms in the context of mixed-integer programming (MIP). We focus on the branch-and-bound (B&B) algorithm, which is the traditional algorithm used to solve MIP problems. In B&B, variable branching is the key component that most conditions the efficiency of the optimization. Good branching strategies exist but are computationally expensive and usually hinder the optimization rather than improving it. Our approach consists in imitating the decisions taken by a supposedly good branching strategy, strong branching in our case, with a fast approximation. To this end, we develop a set of features describing the state of the ongoing optimization and show how supervised machine learning can be used to approximate the desired branching strategy. The approximated function is created by a supervised machine learning algorithm from a set of observed branching decisions taken by the target strategy. The experiments performed on randomly generated and standard benchmark (MIPLIB) problems show promising results. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 119 (3 ULg) Parametric conditional variance estimation in location-scale models with censored dataHeuchenne, Cédric ; Laurent, Géraldine E-print/Working paper (2014)Suppose the random vector (X,Y) satisfies the regression model Y=m(X)+sigma(X)*varepsilon, where m(.)=E(Y|.), sigma²(.)=Var(Y|.) belongs to some parametric class {sigma _theta(.): theta in Theta} and ... [more ▼]Suppose the random vector (X,Y) satisfies the regression model Y=m(X)+sigma(X)*varepsilon, where m(.)=E(Y|.), sigma²(.)=Var(Y|.) belongs to some parametric class {sigma _theta(.): theta in Theta} and varepsilon is independent of X. The response Y is subject to random right censoring and the covariate X is completely observed. A new estimation procedure is proposed for sigma_theta(.) when m(.) is unknown. It is based on nonlinear least squares estimation extended to conditional variance in the censored case. The consistency and asymptotic normality of the proposed estimator are established. The estimator is studied via simulations and an important application is devoted to fatigue life data analysis. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 34 (3 ULg) On the importance of Quality, Liquidity Level and Liquidity Risk: A Markov-Switching Regime ApproachBazgour, Tarik ; Sougné, Danielle ; Heuchenne, Cédric E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 50 (11 ULg) Des royaumes aux nations ? L’Europe barbare aux Ve-VIe sièclesFialon, Sabine E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 12 (1 ULg) L’intervention militaire internationale au KosovoPierre, Alexia E-print/Working paper (2014)This paper aims first to explore the international armed intervention in Kosovo, formalized through the Allied Force Operation headed by the Nato. A second part is dedicated to the legal aspects of this ... [more ▼]This paper aims first to explore the international armed intervention in Kosovo, formalized through the Allied Force Operation headed by the Nato. A second part is dedicated to the legal aspects of this intervention regarding the international norms. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 35 (2 ULg) Acoustic velocity measurements for evaluating bed stability parametersDuma, Diana ; Erpicum, Sébastien ; Archambeau, Pierre et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Assessing the stability of riverbeds is a major issue in many aspects of hydraulic and river engineering. Although the Shields diagram remains the most widely accepted approach, it faces a number of ... [more ▼]Assessing the stability of riverbeds is a major issue in many aspects of hydraulic and river engineering. Although the Shields diagram remains the most widely accepted approach, it faces a number of shortcomings. In particular, its ability to reflect the influence of turbulence on sediment motion becomes questionable when it is applied under strongly non-uniform flow conditions, which are of high practical relevance in hydraulic engineering. Therefore, new approaches were proposed, which relate the degree of damage of gravel beds to so-called bed stability parameters depending explicitly on the local intensity of flow turbulence. However, these new bed stability parameters are much more demanding in term of detailed description of the flow field and, in all studies so far, they were estimated based only on Laser Doppler Velocimetry or Particle Image Velocimetry. Here, we investigate for the first time the suitability of acoustic velocity measurement techniques to evaluate these bed stability parameters. The experiments focus on smooth-to-rough transitions and a quasi-uniform configuration is used as a reference. Flow velocities were obtained using two complementary devices: an Ultrasonic Velocity Profiler and a 3D Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter. The new experimental results show that relatively robust estimates of the new stability parameters can be obtained from the 3D acoustic measurements. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 30 (5 ULg) Cerebral functional connectivity periodically (de)synchronizes with anatomical constraintsLiegeois, Raphaël E-print/Working paper (2014)This paper studies the link between resting-state functional connectivity (FC), measured by the correlations of the fMRI BOLD time courses, and structural connectivity (SC), estimated through fiber ... [more ▼]This paper studies the link between resting-state functional connectivity (FC), measured by the correlations of the fMRI BOLD time courses, and structural connectivity (SC), estimated through fiber tractography. Instead of a static analysis based on the correlation between SC and the FC averaged over the entire fMRI time series, we propose a dynamic analysis, based on the time evolution of the correlation between SC and a suitably windowed FC. Assessing the statistical significance of the time series against random phase permutations, our data show a pronounced peak of significance for time window widths around 20-30 TR (40-60 sec). Using the appropriate window width, we show that FC patterns oscillate between phases of high modularity, primarily shaped by anatomy, and phases of low modularity, primarily shaped by inter-network connectivity. Building upon recent results in dynamic FC, this emphasizes the potential role of SC as a transitory architecture between different highly connected resting state FC patterns. Finally, we show that networks implied in consciousness-related processes, such as the default mode network (DMN), contribute more to these brain-level fluctuations compared to other networks, such as the motor or somatosensory networks. This suggests that the fluctuations between FC and SC are capturing mind-wandering effects. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 13 (4 ULg) Quand le voir détermine le savoir - introduction à la journée d'étude "Logiques iconiques : Réflexion épistémologique sur le statut de l’image dans nos disciplines"Hagelstein, Maud ; Dekoninck, RalphE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 22 (2 ULg) Active network management for electrical distribution systems: problem formulation and benchmarkGemine, Quentin ; Ernst, Damien ; Cornélusse, Bertrand E-print/Working paper (2014)In order to operate an electrical distribution network in a secure and cost-efficient way, it is necessary, due to the rise of renewable energy-based distributed generation, to develop Active Network ... [more ▼]In order to operate an electrical distribution network in a secure and cost-efficient way, it is necessary, due to the rise of renewable energy-based distributed generation, to develop Active Network Management (ANM) strategies. These strategies rely on short-term policies that control the power injected by generators and/or taken off by loads in order to avoid congestion or voltage problems. While simple ANM strategies would curtail the production of generators, more advanced ones would move the consumption of loads to relevant time periods to maximize the potential of renewable energy sources. However, such advanced strategies imply solving large-scale optimal sequential decision-making problems under uncertainty, something that is understandably complicated. In order to promote the development of computational techniques for active network management, we detail a generic procedure for formulating ANM decision problems as Markov decision processes. We also specify it to a 75-bus distribution network. The resulting test instance is available at http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~anm/ . It can be used as a test bed for comparing existing computational techniques, as well as for developing new ones. A solution technique that consists in an approximate multistage program is also illustrated on the test instance. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 37 (8 ULg) Statistically Bundled Shewhart Control Charts for Monitoring Delivery Chains SystemsFoster, Earnest; Faraz, Alireza ; Heuchenne, Cédric E-print/Working paper (2014)Continuous monitoring of Delivery Time variables by means of control charts in a delivery chain is a very recent application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to the service sector. The aim of the ... [more ▼]Continuous monitoring of Delivery Time variables by means of control charts in a delivery chain is a very recent application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to the service sector. The aim of the proposed method is to provide supply chain decision makers with an easy to be managed tool monitoring the current functioning state of the delivery chain. The implementation of SPC control charts makes it possible to limit over-corrections to false alarm conditions and to maintain at an acceptable level the safety stock, with a consequent reduction of the overall management costs of the delivery chain. An illustrative example shows the proposed control chart implementation in a real delivery chain. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 47 (1 ULg) Nonlinear Panel Data Model with Continuous Endogenous Regressors and General InstrumentsTiwari, Amaresh Kumar E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 75 (12 ULg) Vorosweep: a fast generalized crystal growing Voronoi diagram generation algorithmMouton, Thibaud; Béchet, Eric E-print/Working paper (2014)We propose a new algorithm for generating quickly approximate generalized Voronoi diagrams of point sites associated to arbitrary convex distance metric in the Euclidian plane. This algorithm produces ... [more ▼]We propose a new algorithm for generating quickly approximate generalized Voronoi diagrams of point sites associated to arbitrary convex distance metric in the Euclidian plane. This algorithm produces connected cells by emulating the growth of crystals starting at the point sites, in order to reduce the complexity of the diagram. The main practical contribution is the Vorosweep package which is the reference implementation of the algorithm. Experimental results and benchmarks are given to demonstrate the versatility of this approach. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 75 (35 ULg) L'expérience internationale étudiante: un atout pour une carrière internationale?Robert, Jocelyne ; Carrabs, VincenzoE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 17 (6 ULg) Large deviation spectra based on wavelet leadersBastin, Françoise ; Esser, Céline ; Jaffard, Stéphane E-print/Working paper (2014)We introduce a new multifractal formalism, based on distributions of wavelet leaders, which allows to detect non-concave and decreasing multifractal spectra, and we investigate the properties of the ... [more ▼]We introduce a new multifractal formalism, based on distributions of wavelet leaders, which allows to detect non-concave and decreasing multifractal spectra, and we investigate the properties of the associated function spaces. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 14 (4 ULg) A multifractal formalism based on the Sν spaces: From theory to practiceEsser, Céline ; Kleyntssens, Thomas ; Nicolay, Samuel E-print/Working paper (2014)We present an implementation of a multifractal formalism based on the Sν spaces and show that it effectively gives the right Hölder spectrum in numerous cases. In particular, it allows to recover non ... [more ▼]We present an implementation of a multifractal formalism based on the Sν spaces and show that it effectively gives the right Hölder spectrum in numerous cases. In particular, it allows to recover non-concave spectra, where other multifractal formalisms only lead to the concave hull of the spectra. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 3 (0 ULg) Les portfolio : vers une évaluation plus intégrée et plus cohérente avec la notion complexe de compétencePoumay, Marianne ; Maillart, Christelle E-print/Working paper (2014)Ce chapitre prend résolument le parti du témoignage et construit sur l’expérience des auteures. Il choisit quelques référents théoriques, qu’il illustre ensuite par deux expériences ciblées, l’une chez ... [more ▼]Ce chapitre prend résolument le parti du témoignage et construit sur l’expérience des auteures. Il choisit quelques référents théoriques, qu’il illustre ensuite par deux expériences ciblées, l’une chez les étudiants en logopédie/orthophonie et l’autre chez les étudiants en pédagogie de l’enseignement supérieur, deux programmes de l’Université de Liège. Il conclut sur quelques réflexions et perspectives. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 78 (17 ULg) Les fondations en BelgiqueMernier, Amélie ; Xhauflair, Virginie E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 29 (1 ULg) De stichtingen in BelgieMernier, Amélie ; Xhauflair, Virginie E-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 8 (0 ULg) Six newly-discovered hot Jupiters transiting F/G stars: WASP-87b, WASP-108b, WASP-109b, WASP-110b, WASP-111b \amp WASP-112bAnderson, D. R.; Brown, D. J. A.; Collier Cameron, A. et alE-print/Working paper (2014)Detailed reference viewed: 16 (4 ULg) La pratique évaluative dans la coopération belge : constats et perspectives.Contor, Justine ; Maccatory, Bénédicte ; Paul, Elisabeth E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 107 (30 ULg) Quadratization of symmetric pseudo-Boolean functionsAnthony, Martin; Boros, Endre; Crama, Yves et alE-print/Working paper (2013)A pseudo-Boolean function is a real-valued functionf(x)=f(x_1,x_2,\ldots,x_n)$of$n$binary variables; that is, a mapping from$\{0,1\}^n$to${\bbr}$. For a pseudo-Boolean function$f(x)$on$\{0,1 ... [more ▼]A pseudo-Boolean function is a real-valued function $f(x)=f(x_1,x_2,\ldots,x_n)$ of $n$ binary variables; that is, a mapping from $\{0,1\}^n$ to ${\bbr}$. For a pseudo-Boolean function $f(x)$ on $\{0,1\}^n$, we say that $g(x,y)$ is a quadratization of $f$ if $g(x,y)$ is a quadratic polynomial depending on $x$ and on $m$ auxiliary binary variables $y_1,y_2,\ldots,y_m$ such that $f(x)= \min \{ g(x,y) : y \in \{0,1\}^m \}$ for all $x \in \{0,1\}^n$. By means of quadratizations, minimization of $f$ is reduced to minimization (over its extended set of variables) of the quadratic function $g(x,y)$. This is of some practical interest because minimization of quadratic functions has been thoroughly studied for the last few decades, and much progress has been made in solving such problems exactly or heuristically. A related paper initiated a systematic study of the minimum number of auxiliary $y$-variables required in a quadratization of an arbitrary function $f$ (a natural question, since the complexity of minimizing the quadratic function $g(x,y)$ depends, among other factors, on the number of binary variables). In this paper, we determine more precisely the number of auxiliary variables required by quadratizations of \emph{symmetric} pseudo-Boolean functions $f(x)$, those functions whose value depends only on the Hamming weight of the input $x$ (the number of variables equal to 1). [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 68 (7 ULg) Juste Lipse, De Cruce libri tres, Anvers : Veuve Christophe Plantin & Jan Moretus, 1594, in-4°Adam, Renaud E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 49 (8 ULg) Que pouvons-nous attendre du sommet européen de décembre 2013 ?Dumoulin, André E-print/Working paper (2013)Hypothèses autour des décisions attendues du sommet UE spécial défense prévu en décembre 2013 avec les différentes écoles de penséeDetailed reference viewed: 8 (0 ULg) Le Parti Libertarien (PLIB), ou le manifeste du culte de la liberté et de la propriété de soi ?Piet, Grégory E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 58 (6 ULg) Estimation and approximation in multidimensional dynamicsFrasso, Gianluca ; Jaeger, Jonathan ; Lambert, Philippe E-print/Working paper (2013)Differential equations (DEs) are commonly used to describe dynamic systems evolving in one (ordinary differential equations or ODEs) or in more than one dimensions (partial differential equations or PDEs ... [more ▼]Differential equations (DEs) are commonly used to describe dynamic systems evolving in one (ordinary differential equations or ODEs) or in more than one dimensions (partial differential equations or PDEs). In real data applications the parameters involved in the DE models are usually unknown and need to be estimated from the available measurements together with the state function. In this paper, we present frequentist and Bayesian approaches for the joint estimation of the parameters and of the state functions involved in PDEs. We also propose two strategies to include differential (initial and/or boundary) conditions in the estimation procedure. We evaluate the performances of the proposed strategy on simulated and real data applications. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 55 (13 ULg) Wat kunnen wij verwachten van de Europese top van december 2013 ?Dumoulin, André E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 9 (0 ULg) What can we expect from the December 2013 European Summit ?Dumoulin, André E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 12 (0 ULg) Spline approximation to conditional Archimedean copulaLambert, Philippe E-print/Working paper (2013)We propose a flexible copula model to describe changes with a covari- ate in the dependence structure of (conditionally exchangeable) random variables. The starting point is a spline approximation to the ... [more ▼]We propose a flexible copula model to describe changes with a covari- ate in the dependence structure of (conditionally exchangeable) random variables. The starting point is a spline approximation to the generator of an Archimedean copula. Changes in the dependence structure with a covariate x are modelled by flexible regression of the spline coefficients on x. The performances and properties of the spline estimate of the reference generator and the abilities of these conditional models to approximate conditional copulas are studied through simulations. Inference is made using Bayesian arguments with posterior distributions explored using im- portance sampling or adaptive MCMC algorithms. The modelling strategy is illustrated with two examples. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 11 (1 ULg) Accord Canada-UE: la nouvelle approche d'exemption culturelle et ses implicationsVlassis, Antonios E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 13 (1 ULg) Une épaule sur laquelle s'appuyerForthomme, Bénédicte E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 63 (6 ULg) Cos: A Typical Example of Hellenistic Religion?Paul, Stéphanie E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 13 (1 ULg) Le samedi 15 août 778Rolland, Jean-Noël E-print/Working paper (2013)Battle of Roncevaux Pass and his historical context. Roncesvalles is famous in History and legend for the defeat of Charlemagne and the death of Roland in 778, during the battle of Roncevaux Pass, when ... [more ▼]Battle of Roncevaux Pass and his historical context. Roncesvalles is famous in History and legend for the defeat of Charlemagne and the death of Roland in 778, during the battle of Roncevaux Pass, when Charlemagne's rear guard was destroyed by Basque tribes. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 159 (42 ULg) Daniel Kehlmann: Ich und KaminskiHackbarth, Sabine ; Dupont, Bruno E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 42 (6 ULg) Literarische Begegnungen Aachen - Lüttich – der „Lütticher Vorentscheid“ 2013Dupont, Bruno ; Leyh, Valérie E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 12 (1 ULg) Three irradiated and bloated hot Jupiters: WASP-76b, WASP-82b & WASP-90bWest, R. G.; Almenara, J.-M.; Anderson, D. R. et alE-print/Working paper (2013)We report three new transiting hot-Jupiter planets discovered from the WASP surveys combined with radial velocities from OHP/SOPHIE and Euler/CORALIE and photometry from Euler and TRAPPIST. All three ... [more ▼]We report three new transiting hot-Jupiter planets discovered from the WASP surveys combined with radial velocities from OHP/SOPHIE and Euler/CORALIE and photometry from Euler and TRAPPIST. All three planets are inflated, with radii 1.7-1.8 Rjup. All orbit hot stars, F5-F7, and all three stars have evolved, post-MS radii (1.7-2.2 Rsun). Thus the three planets, with orbits of 1.8-3.9 d, are among the most irradiated planets known. This reinforces the correlation between inflated planets and stellar irradiation. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 19 (0 ULg) Modèle discret de type 'Timing of Events'Lejeune, Bernard E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 18 (2 ULg) Reconciling Plato's and Aristotle's Cosmologies. Attempts at harmonization in SimpliciusGavray, Marc-Antoine E-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 32 (1 ULg) Searching for Terrestrial Planets Orbiting in the Habitable Zone of Ultra-Cool Stars and Brown DwarfsDemory, Brice-Olivier; Seager, Sara; Lissauer, Jack et alE-print/Working paper (2013)We propose to use Kepler in 2-wheel mode to conduct a detailed search for Earth-sized planets orbiting ultra-cool stars and brown dwarfs (spectral types from M7 to L3). This population of objects presents ... [more ▼]We propose to use Kepler in 2-wheel mode to conduct a detailed search for Earth-sized planets orbiting ultra-cool stars and brown dwarfs (spectral types from M7 to L3). This population of objects presents several advantages for exoplanet surveys. First, ultra-cool stars and brown dwarfs are small and thus result in favorable planet-to-star area ratios. Second, because of their low effective temperature, the inner edge of their habitable zone is extremely close (2 to 3 days only). Third, our targets are bright at infrared wavelengths, which will enable detailed follow-up studies. Our program therefore represents a unique opportunity to find a transiting Earth-size exoplanet for which atmospheric features (including biosignatures) could be detected with near-to-come facilities such as JWST. Such exoplanet has not been discovered yet. Kepler in 2-wheel mode provides the required stability and photometric precision to make this survey successful. Our initial target sample includes 60 ultra-cool stars and brown dwarfs from which we expect to detect at least one transiting planet. We propose to monitor each source for 4 days, resulting in a total program duration of ~240 days. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 9 (0 ULg) Revealed preference tests of collectively rational consumption behavior: formulations and algorithmsTalla Nobibon, Fabrice; Cherchye, Laurens; Crama, Yves et alE-print/Working paper (2013)This paper focuses on revealed preference tests of the collective model of household consumption. We start by showing that the decision problems corresponding to testing collective rationality are {\sc np ... [more ▼]This paper focuses on revealed preference tests of the collective model of household consumption. We start by showing that the decision problems corresponding to testing collective rationality are {\sc np}-complete. This makes the application of these tests problematic for (increasingly available) large(r) scale data sets. We then present two approaches to overcome this negative result. First, we introduce exact algorithms based on mixed-integer programming ({\sc mip}) formulations of the collective rationality tests, which can be usefully applied to medium sized data sets. Next, we propose simulated annealing heuristics, which allow for efficient testing of the collective model in the case of large data sets. We illustrate our methods by a number of computational experiments based on Dutch labor supply data. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 62 (7 ULg) Lettre d'information trimestrielle du projet DACEFI 2 - Retour sur l'attribution des premières forêts communautaires du GabonMeunier, Quentin; Moumbogou, Carl; Morin, Amélie et alE-print/Working paper (2013)Detailed reference viewed: 38 (3 ULg) Physician Induced Demand for C-Sections: Does the Convenience Incentive Matter?Lefevre, Mélanie E-print/Working paper (2013)This paper investigates whether physicians induce demand for C-sections in the days preceding leisure periods. I reject that doctors are meaningfully increasing the number of cesareans to accommodate ... [more ▼]This paper investigates whether physicians induce demand for C-sections in the days preceding leisure periods. I reject that doctors are meaningfully increasing the number of cesareans to accommodate their own preferences for control of deliveries around holiday Mondays. Using a sample of more than 1,300,000 deliveries, I can precisely estimate that the induced demand due to convenience is close to zero. While I replicate previous results of lower C-section rates on leisure periods, I show that they are due to the way doctors schedule planned cesareans rather than to an induced demand for reason of physicians' convenience. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 18 (6 ULg) Investir Ou Mourir ? Il Faut Choisir…Choffray, Jean-Marie E-print/Working paper (2013)Investir : c’est croire en l’avenir. C’est renoncer en partie au présent pour donner vie au futur. C’est tourner le dos aux « Bouffeurs d’espoir » et à l’illusoire confort du statu quo. Enfin, et surtout ... [more ▼]Investir : c’est croire en l’avenir. C’est renoncer en partie au présent pour donner vie au futur. C’est tourner le dos aux « Bouffeurs d’espoir » et à l’illusoire confort du statu quo. Enfin, et surtout, c’est oser «Oser » ! La distance séparant le discours public de la performance économique avérée suffit à démontrer l’incompréhension des mécanismes de création de richesse de ceux qui sont censés en avoir la maîtrise et les mettre en œuvre. Il est peu de domaines où les illusions, et autres idées fausses, ont un succès tel qu’elles amènent l’observateur aguerri à s’interroger sur le profit que d’aucuns pourraient en tirer. L’objet de ce document est de partager le fruit d’une réflexion menée sur le thème de l’Investissement, forme proéminente et condition première de l’activité économique, au moment où certains s’interrogent sur son encadrement et cherchent à en limiter la liberté. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 1075 (95 ULg) Les Draps de litDemoulin, Laurent E-print/Working paper (2013)Les Draps de lit est une pièce de théâtre inédite de Jean-Philippe Toussaint, antérieure à La Salle de bain. Elle est ici éditée avec un apparat critique: variantes et notes critiques.Detailed reference viewed: 17 (1 ULg) Chicago Gospel Festival June 2013Sacré, Robert E-print/Working paper (2013)Compte-rendu avec photosDetailed reference viewed: 7 (1 ULg) La gouvernance des coopératives en situation de conflit et de post-conflitNiyungeko, Thadée ; Huybrechts, Benjamin E-print/Working paper (2013)If governance has become, for many years, as a matter of paramount importance in traditional companies (Berle & Means, 1932), microfinance institutions have also not escaped this need (Rock et al. 1998 ... [more ▼]If governance has become, for many years, as a matter of paramount importance in traditional companies (Berle & Means, 1932), microfinance institutions have also not escaped this need (Rock et al. 1998), there are about thirty years. Considered essential to address issues related to economic and social development (Wélé, 2009), governance is also emerging as an undeniable factor for to strengthen the financial performance and to increase awareness in microfinance institutions (Rock et al., 1998; Labie, 2001 Helms, 2006). Several authors have contributed to the understanding of corporate governance by using a variety of theoretical approaches (Jensen & Meckling (1976), Fama and Jensen (1983a) for Shareholders approach, Freeman (1984), Donaldson & Preston (1995) Hung (1998) for the stakeholder approach, Meyer and Rowan (1977), Mertens (2010), Muth & Donaldson (1998), Berle & Means (1932); Labie (2005a) for alternative approaches). Applied individually in cooperatives and organizations, these approaches have proved rather one-dimensional and illuminate one aspect of the Boards of Directors (Cornforth, 2004). Hence the need for an approach that integrates the insights of these perspectives has been felt. Thus, a perspective in terms of paradox (Cornforth, 2004) helped to highlight the dilemmas, paradoxes and tensions that boards of directors are facing. Several researchers have used this paradox perspective in different organizations (Demb & Neubauer, 1992 Wood, 1996; Sundaramurthy & Lewis, 2003), but it also did not take long. Criticized for focusing only on the board, this perspective paradox is also alleged to ignore the role of contextual factors. However, as argued by DiMaggio & Powell (1983), Meyer and Rowan (1977), environmental factors play an undeniable role in the way organizations make isomorphic. Rijpens & Adam (2011) also point out that the internal and external factors to the organization involved in the debate on the governance model adopted. Hudon and Seibel (2007) argue that conflicts and disasters seriously affect the socio-economic institutions, public governance, networks and social relations of citizens, including those related to the exchange or transfer of financial resources. This article examines the influence of armed conflict on the cooperatives’ governance. It is built around three fundamental questions. (1) What overlay the systems of cooperatives governance? (2) What is the theoretical model of governance adapted to cooperatives working in conflict situations? (3) How an armed conflict does it influence the cooperatives governance? To answer these questions, this article assumes, first, the confrontation of existing theoretical approaches in the literature on corporate governance in general and cooperatives in particular. It then develops a model of governance adapted to the conflict. 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## Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

To find the volumes of a cylinder and a cone you use the same formula just that for the cone you need to divide by 3. If i know the volume of a cylinder i can find the volume of a cone with the same dimensions just dividing by 3. Cone $V = \frac{3.14*r^2*h}{3}$ Cylinder $V = 3.14*r^2*h$

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# Limit of a trig function. (Without using L'Hopital) [duplicate]

I'm having trouble figuring out what to do here, I'm supposed to find this limit:

$$\lim_{x\rightarrow0} \frac{x\cos(x)-\sin(x)}{x^3}$$

But I don't know where to start, any hint would be appreciated, thanks!

• You could use the dreaded Hospital rule, but I would just write down a few terms of the Maclaurin series of the top. – Lord Shark the Unknown Nov 21 '17 at 20:21
• I still cannot use L'Hopital rule because we haven't proved that in class. – Demian Jimenez Nov 21 '17 at 20:21
• I suppose then that Taylor expansion are forbidden =p – Paolo Intuito Nov 21 '17 at 20:27

Taylor's formula at order $3$ will do (and anyway is better than L'Hospital's rule): \begin{align} \frac{x\cos x-\sin x}{x^3}&=\frac{1}{x^3}\biggl(x\Bigl(1-\frac{x^2}{2}+o(x^2)\Bigr)-\Bigl(x-\frac{x^3}{6}+o(x^3)\Bigr)\biggr)\\ &=\frac{1}{x^3}\biggl(\Bigl(\not x-\frac{x^3}{2}+o(x^3)\Bigr)-\Bigl(\not x-\frac{x^3}{6}+o(x^3)\Bigr)\biggr)\\ &=\frac{1}{x^3}\Bigl(-\frac{x^3}{3}+o(x^3)\Bigr)=-\frac13+o(1)\to -\frac13. \end{align}

Since$$x\cos(x)-\sin(x)=x\left(1-\frac{x^2}2+\cdots\right)-\left(x-\frac{x^3}6+\cdots\right)=-\frac{x^3}3+\cdots,$$your limit is equal to $-\dfrac13$.

• Do you think this is more elementary then the L' Hospital rule? – Aqua Nov 21 '17 at 20:31
• @JohnWatson It all depends on what one can use to solve the problem and also on how things were defined. If, for the OP,$$\sin(x)=x-\frac{x^3}{3!}+\frac{x^5}{5!}-\cdots\text{ and }\cos(x)=1-\frac{x^2}{2!}+\frac{x^4}{4!}-\cdots$$(which I doubt, but it's certainly possible), then my approach is the way to go. – José Carlos Santos Nov 21 '17 at 20:37

One can use L'Hospital's rule or, as shown here, the series expansion of $\sin(x)$ and $\cos(x)$. Using \begin{align} \cos(x) &= 1 - \frac{x^{2}}{2} + \frac{x^{4}}{4!} - \cdots \\ \sin(x) &= x - \frac{x^{3}}{3!} + \frac{x^{5}}{5!} - \cdots \end{align} then $$x \cos(x) - \sin(x) = - \frac{2 \, x^{3}}{3!} + \frac{4 \, x^{5}}{5!} - \cdots$$ and $$\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x \cos(x) - \sin(x)}{x^{3}} = \lim_{x \to 0} \left( - \frac{2}{3!} + \frac{4 \, x^{2}}{5!} - \cdots \right) = - \frac{1}{3}.$$

• This is imprecise because of all those ....dots ,not wrong but needs details .Does the poster know about infinite series . A finite Taylor series with remainder might help – StuartMN Nov 21 '17 at 20:36

You could do

Let $u=x^3$

So this gives us

$\lim_{u \rightarrow 0} \frac{ \sqrt[3]{u} \cos(\sqrt[3]{u})-\sin(\sqrt[3]{u})}{ u}$

Let $f(u)=\sqrt[3]{u} \cos(\sqrt[3]{u})-\sin(\sqrt[3]{u})$ And so $f(0)=0$

We know that $\lim_{u \rightarrow 0} \frac{ f(u)-f(0)}{u-0}=\frac{d}{du}(f(u))|_{u=0}$

Hint:

In Equation $(10)$ of this answer, it is shown that $$\lim_{x\to0}\frac{x-\sin(x)}{x^3}=\frac16\tag1$$ Furthermore, as shown in this answer, $\lim\limits_{x\to0}\frac{\sin(x)}x=1$, so \begin{align} \lim_{x\to0}\frac{1-\cos(x)}{x^2} &=\lim_{x\to0}\frac{2\sin^2(x/2)}{4(x/2)^2}\\ &=\frac12\left(\lim_{x\to0}\frac{\sin(x/2)}{x/2}\right)^2\\[3pt] &=\frac12\tag2 \end{align} Limits $(1)$ and $(2)$ can be combined to answer the question.

• Both your linked answers are my favorites. I hope OP does have a look at them. – Paramanand Singh Nov 22 '17 at 13:33


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# Freefall motion with air resistance ordinary differential equation

I'm stuck in finding the general solution for this DE because I'm not sure what technique I should use:

$$\frac{dv}{dx}=\frac{g}{v}-\frac{k}{m}$$

Where g, k and m are constants.

I'm not sure if I can really use substitution method here. I've also tried long division but I always end up having a higher degree of the numerator. Partial fractions also doesn't seem to work as the denominator is not factorable when considered as a separable equation.

• Do you want to find a solution or a differential equation? It is not clear from your question. Feb 3, 2017 at 16:21
• Sorry for the confusion. Yes I want to find the general solution for this, I just want to really know what technique I should use. Feb 3, 2017 at 16:23
• This isn't the correct equation of motion for a free-falling object. Feb 3, 2017 at 17:31

The correct equation of motion for a free-falling object as written in the OP is incorrect. Rather, we have

$$m\frac{dv}{dt}=mg-kv^2 \tag 1$$

Dividing by $$v=\frac{dx}{dt}$$ reveals that

$$\frac{dv}{dx}=\frac{g}{v}-\frac{k}m v$$

Then, we have

$$\int_{x_0}^x dx' = \frac{m}{k}\int_{v_0}^v \frac{\nu}{\frac{mg}k-\nu^2}\,d\nu \tag 2$$

where we note that the integration limits cannot embed $$v=\sqrt{mg/k}=v_{\infty}$$, which is the terminal velocity. Aside, in $$(2)$$, $$v_0$$ is the speed of the object when $$x=x_0$$.

The solution to $$(2)$$ is given by

$$x=x_0+\frac{m}{2k}\log\left|\frac{v_{\infty}^2-v_0^2}{v_{\infty}^2-v^2}\right| \tag 3$$

Unfortunately, $$(3)$$ does not provide much insight into the dynamics of the free-falling object. It provides only a relationship between the position of the object and its speed at that position.

It is better to rearrange $$(1)$$ as

$$\int_{0}^t d\tau =\frac{m}{k}\int_{v(0)}^{v(t)} \frac{1}{v_{\infty}^2-\nu^2}\,d\nu \tag 4$$

We can evaluate the integral on the right-hand side of $$(4)$$ by enforcing the substitution $$\nu = v_{\infty}\tanh(z)$$. Proceeding we find that

$$t=\sqrt{\frac{m}{kg}} \left(\text{artanh}(v(t)/v_{\infty})-\text{artanh}(v(0)/v_{\infty})\right)\tag 5$$

Solving $$(5)$$ for $$v(t)$$ reveals

$$v(t)=v_{\infty}\left(\frac{\frac{1+v(0)/v_{\infty}}{1-v(0)/v_{\infty}}e^{2t/\sqrt{mg/k}}-1}{\frac{1+v(0)/v_{\infty}}{1-v(0)/v_{\infty}}e^{2t/\sqrt{mg/k}}+1}\right)$$

which provides a more useful form than $$(3)$$. For example, we see from $$(5)$$ that if $$v(0)>v_{\infty}$$, then $$v(t)$$ decreases to $$v_{\infty}$$ while if $$v(0), then $$v(t)$$ increases to $$v_{\infty}$$.

• Please let me know how I can improve my answer. I really want to give you the best answer I can. -Mark Feb 15, 2017 at 20:10

This equation is separable. You write:

$$dv = \left(\frac{g}{v} -\frac{k}{m}\right)\cdot dx$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{dv}{\frac{g}{v} -\frac{k}{m}} = dx$$ $$\Rightarrow \int_{v_0}^{v} \frac{dv}{\frac{g}{v} -\frac{k}{m}} = \int_0^xdx$$ $$\Rightarrow \int_{v_0}^{v} \frac{v}{g-\frac{k}{m}v} dv = x$$

Now you have to look up this integral on some integral table and solve for $x$.

• So I can let some variable u to the denominator then integrate by substitution? Feb 3, 2017 at 16:33
• Yes. You can define $u = g-\frac{k}{m}v$. Then you have $du= \frac{k}{m}dv$ and $v=\frac{g - u}{\frac{k}{m}}$. Feb 3, 2017 at 16:35
• Is this the only way I can find the general solution or is still there another technique? Feb 3, 2017 at 16:37
• The ODE is not the correct equation of motion for a free-falling mass. Feb 4, 2017 at 0:56

The answer on your question is given by @JakobElias. But I want to give some extra information.

When we have an oject falling vertically and we have drag we can use the following system of equations:

$$\begin{cases} \text{g}=\frac{\text{d}^2\space\text{h}\left(t\right)}{\text{d}\space t^2}+\frac{\rho\cdot\text{A}\cdot\text{C}_\text{d}}{2\cdot\text{m}}\cdot\left(\frac{\text{d}\space\text{h}\left(t\right)}{\text{d}\space t}\right)^2\\ \\ \text{V}_\text{T}=\sqrt{\frac{2\cdot\text{m}\cdot\text{g}}{\rho\cdot\text{A}\cdot\text{C}_\text{d}}}\\ \\ \text{C}_\text{d}=\frac{\text{F}_\text{d}}{\frac{1}{2}\cdot\rho_\text{m}\cdot\text{u}^2\cdot\text{A}_\text{m}} \end{cases}\tag1$$

Where $\text{h}$ is the fall distance, $\rho$ is the fluid density, $\text{m}$ is the mass, $\text{C}_\text{d}$ is the drag coefficient, $\text{A}$ is the projected surface area, $\text{g}$ is the gravitational acceleration, $t$ is time, $\text{V}_\text{T}$ is the terminal velocity, $\text{F}_\text{d}$ is the drag force, $\rho_\text{m}$ is the mass density, $\text{u}$ is the characteristic speed and $\text{A}_\text{m}$ is the area.


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# Cost - Category¶

Warning

Proposed functions for next mayor release.

• They are not officially in the current release.
• They will likely officially be part of the next mayor release:
• The functions make use of ANY-INTEGER and ANY-NUMERICAL
• Name might not change. (But still can)
• Signature might not change. (But still can)
• Functionality might not change. (But still can)
• pgTap tests have being done. But might need more.
• Documentation might need refinement.

## General Information¶

### Characteristics¶

The main Characteristics are:

• Each function works as part of the family it belongs to.
• It does not return a path.
• Returns the sum of the costs of the resulting path(s) for pair combination of nodes in the graph.
• Process is done only on edges with positive costs.
• Values are returned when there is a path.
• The returned values are in the form of a set of (start_vid, end_vid, agg_cost).
• When the starting vertex and ending vertex are the same, there is no path.
• The agg_cost int the non included values (v, v) is 0.
• When the starting vertex and ending vertex are the different and there is no path.
• The agg_cost in the non included values (u, v) is $$\infty$$.
• Let be the case the values returned are stored in a table, so the unique index would be the pair: (start_vid, end_vid).
• Depending on the function and its parameters, the results can be symmetric.
• The agg_cost of (u, v) is the same as for (v, u).
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# If the ratio of fundamental units in two systems is 1 :3, then the ratio of momentum in the two systems is:

1:3

##### SOLUTION
$\displaystyle \Rightarrow \frac{M_{1}}{M_{2}}=\frac{1}{3}, \frac{L_{1}}{L_{2}}=\frac{1}{3}, \frac{T_{1}}{T_{2}}=\frac{1}{3}$

$\Rightarrow \displaystyle \frac{\left ( momentum \right )_{1}}{\left ( momentum \right )_{2}}$=$\dfrac{M_{1}^{1}L_{1}^{1}T_{1}^{-1}}{M_{2}^{1}L_{2}^{1}T_{2}^{-1}}=\dfrac{1}{3}\times \dfrac{1}{3}\times \left ( \dfrac{1}{3} \right )^{-1}=\dfrac{1}{3}$

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