New evidence on the convergence and regional clusters in China: a weighted continuous distribution dynamics approach
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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2020.1820443
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper examines income convergence by using a continuous distribution dynamics approach which takes both population and economic size into consideration. The study is based on a panel dataset of 31 Chinese provinces from… read more here.
Keywords: distribution dynamics; continuous distribution; dynamics approach; reform period ... See more keywords
Balancing Efficiency and Fairness in Liver Transplant Access: Tradeoff Curves for the Assessment of Organ Distribution Policies
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000003017
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background. Current distribution policies have resulted in persistent geographic disparity in access to donated livers across the country for waitlisted candidates. Methods. Using mathematical optimization, and subsequently… read more here.
Keywords: tradeoff curves; efficiency fairness; access; organ distribution ... See more keywords
Building a Utility-based Liver Allocation Model in Preparation for Continuous Distribution
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DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001282
Abstract: Background. The current model for end-stage liver disease-based liver allocation system in the United States prioritizes sickest patients first at the expense of long-term graft survival. In a continuous distribution model, a measure of posttransplant… read more here.
Keywords: graft survival; continuous distribution; model; graft ... See more keywords