on the developed theory were proposed. This made statistical learning theory not only a tool for the theoretical analysis but also a tool for creating practical algorithms for estimating multidimensional functions. This article presents a very general overview of statistical learning theory including both

A broadly applicable algorithm for computing maximum likelihood estimates from incomplete data is presented at various levels of generality. Theory showing the monotone behaviour of the likelihood and convergence of the algorithm is derived. Many examples are sketched, including missing value

General equilibrium analysis is a theoretical structure which focuses re-search in economics. On this point economists and philosophers agree. Yet studies in general equilibrium analyses are not well understood in the sense that, though their importance is recognized, their role in the growth

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We use a 86-industry CGE model of Bangladesh to simulate the employment effects of removing all tariffs in Bangladesh. We find that this would expand GDP and generate employment. The industries that experience the greatest positive effects on their output and employment are the export-oriented industries. There are also positive effects on the suppliers to these industries. Lightly-protected industries that rely heavily on imported intermediate inputs exhibit robust expansion as they benefit from a cost reduction. In contrast, highly-protected industries demonstrate contraction. The occupational pattern of the employment results indicates that expansion is felt most heavily in the export sector (export-related occupation experiences the largest increase).

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31, 1986, for helpful comments on previous drafts of this paper. We would also like to thank the National Science Foundation for finanical aupport, and Eduardo Bitran, Fernando Ramos, and Peter Wilcoxer, for excellent research assistance. The research reported

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This paper provides a general equilibrium analysis of several alternative supply control measures currently employed (or proposed) for US agriculture. Results confirm that acreage controls generate a large marginal excess burden. How-ever, tradeable output quotas are found to be marginally welfare

Population growth and trade policies in the Philippines: A general equilibrium analysis