Compliance Quantified
An Introduction to Data Verification

A self-contained 1996 account of the game theory and statistics used in modelling compliance with international agreements.

Rudolf Avenhaus (Author), Morton John Canty (Author), Francesco Calogero (Foreword by)

9780521553667, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 30 May 1996

272 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm, 0.56 kg

"This is a well written, thorough and unique book, discussing some statistical aspects of verifying compliance with arms control treaties....The approach has a very strong game-theoretic element....I would recommend the book for use either as a reference or as a training aid for those working on compliance activities, either in arms control or in environmental monitoring." Mayrice C. Bryson, The Journal of the American Statistical Association

International agreements, such as those governing arms control or the environment, virtually always require some degree of verification of information, in order that compliance can be established. To ensure that the verification process can be regarded as efficient, effective and impartial, it is important to have a mathematical model of it. One can be derived by applying methods from statistics and the theory of non-cooperative games, developed in part by John Nash, who received a Nobel prize in 1994 for his work. The methods permit the development of rational verification strategies, as well as such fundamental concepts as guaranteed probability of detection, timeliness of inspections and the deterrence of illegal activity. In this 1996 book, the required theory is introduced gradually in the context of specific real-world examples. The only prerequisites are simple calculus and statistics, so the book should be accessible to a broad range of scientists and non-scientists, in industrial, academic or governmental environments.

Preface
Foreword
1. A theory of verification
2. Attributes sampling
3. Variables sampling
4. Stratified variables sampling
5. Interim inspection
6. Global sampling
7. Material accountancy
8. Accountancy verification
9. Inspector leadership
Appendix
Bibliography.

Subject Areas: Optimization [PBU]