On the relation between the mean and variance of delay in dynamic queues with random capacity and demand

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On the relation between the mean and variance of delay in dynamic queues with random capacity and demand. / Fosgerau, Mogens.

I: Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Bind 34, Nr. 4, 04.2010, s. 598-603.

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Fosgerau, M 2010, 'On the relation between the mean and variance of delay in dynamic queues with random capacity and demand', Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, bind 34, nr. 4, s. 598-603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jedc.2009.12.002

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Fosgerau, M. (2010). On the relation between the mean and variance of delay in dynamic queues with random capacity and demand. Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, 34(4), 598-603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jedc.2009.12.002

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Fosgerau M. On the relation between the mean and variance of delay in dynamic queues with random capacity and demand. Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. 2010 apr.;34(4):598-603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jedc.2009.12.002

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Fosgerau, Mogens. / On the relation between the mean and variance of delay in dynamic queues with random capacity and demand. I: Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. 2010 ; Bind 34, Nr. 4. s. 598-603.

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