Markov Chains Models, Algorithms and Applications

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Wai-Ki Ching Ximin Huang Michael K. Ng Tak-Kuen Siu

Markov Chains Models, Algorithms and Applications Second Edition

International Series in Operations Research & Management Science Volume 189

Series Editor Frederick S. Hillier Stanford University, CA, USA Special Editorial Consultant Camille C. Price Stephen F. Austin State University, TX, USA

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Wai-Ki Ching • Ximin Huang Michael K. Ng • Tak-Kuen Siu

Markov Chains Models, Algorithms and Applications Second Edition

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Wai-Ki Ching Department of Mathematics The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, SAR

Ximin Huang College of Management Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Michael K. Ng Department of Mathematics Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong Hong Kong SAR

Tak-Kuen Siu Cass Business School City University London London United Kingdom

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To Mandy and my Parents Wai-Ki Ching To my Parents Ximin Huang To Anna, Cecilia and my Parents Michae