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The solution of a generalized secretary problem via analytic expressions

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Given integers $$1\le k

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  • Adam Woryna, 2017. "The solution of a generalized secretary problem via analytic expressions," Journal of Combinatorial Optimization, Springer, vol. 33(4), pages 1469-1491, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jcomop:v:33:y:2017:i:4:d:10.1007_s10878-016-0050-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s10878-016-0050-8
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