Comparison Methods for Stochastic Models and Risks

Alfred Müller is the author of Comparison Methods for Stochastic Models and Risks, published by Wiley. Dietrich Stoyan is a mathematician and statistician. He was a student of Mathematics at Technical University Dresden and of applied research at Deutsches Brennstoffinstitut Freiberg.

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• Preface. Univariate Stochastic Orders Theory of Integral Stochastic Orders Multivariate Stochastic Orders Stochastic Models, Comparison and Monotonicity Monotonicity and Comparability of Stochastic Processes Monotonicity Properties and Bounds for Queueing Systems Applications to Various Stochastic Models Comparing Risks. List of Symbols. References. Index.