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Undergraduate

Nuclear Deterrence (UMAP)

Author: Harvey A. Smith


In this module students apply mathematical models to nuclear deterrence problems. Enlightened skepticism about the use of linear models in stability analyses and long-term predictions is expressed.

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION

1. A LINEAR MODEL
Exercises

2. A NONLINEAR MODEL
Exercises

3. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO MODELS
Exercises

4. ON THE USE OF AVERAGE VALUES
Exercises

5. REFERENCES

6. ANSWERS TO EXERCISES

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UMAP Module
24 pages

Mathematics Topics:

Probability & Statistics

Application Areas:

Social Studies, International Relations

Prerequisites:

Compute probabilities with binomial distribution; elementary algebraic operations; compute roots of quadratic equations; follow a mathematical argument

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