Interpolating and approximating polynomials have been living separately more than two centuries. Our aim is to propose a general parametric regression model that incorporates both interpolation and approximation. The paper introduces first a new r-point transformation that yields a function with a simpler geometrical structure than the original function. It uses r ≥ 2 reference points and decre...

A simple recursive algorithm is proposed for reconstructing certain classes of two-dimensional objects from their autocorrelation functions (or equivalently from the modulus of their Fourier transforms-the phase-retrieval pioblem). The solution is shown to be unique in some cases. The objects contain reference points not satisfying the holography condition but satisfying weaker conditions. Incl...

Abstract I examine whether reference points can provide an explanation for rigid wages in recessions. Even though a recession provides good reason to adjust downward, workers’ perception of “fair wage” may depend on their previous wage, point. Using laboratory experiment, test this idea by varying initially concluded contracts—and stipulated wages—can serve as points. My experimental results sh...

What explains the mixed evidence from laboratory tests of K?szegi and Rabin’s (2006 later) model expectations-based reference-dependent preferences? We investigate one hypothesis: to become (behavior-affecting) reference points, probability beliefs have sink in —being merely lagged , as theory requires, is not sufficient. Past experiments with conflicting findings exogenously endowed subjects t...

No question remains regarding our need to change toward sustainable agriculture. When ranking the industries that have more prevalent environmental impacts, agriculture holds a considerable share of responsibility. However, as sustainability is an ambiguous concept surrounded by controversy and debate, rather than attempt describe its meaning through single universal definition, we instead stre...