This project looks at the general method of maintaining systems of public infrastructure and the relationship to overall economic health. Using a generic mathematical model, this project demonstrates that the current pressure based ordering system serves to amplify trends in the economy. The model is then used to develop and test policies aimed at minimizing or eliminating this behavior.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Cordes, Seth Daniel

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00D005I

Keyword

• Mathematical models

Advisor

• Saeed, Khalid

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright