The Formal Aspects of Structured Modeling

Arthur M. Geoffrion
Arthur M. Geoffrion
University of California, Los Angeles, California
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University of California, Los Angeles, California

Published Online:1 Feb 1989https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.37.1.30

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Structured modeling is an approach to the development of a new generation of computer-based modeling environments. This paper, which is part of a series, presents a formal development of the definitions and theory of structured modeling.

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