An extension of a convolution inequality for G-monotone functions and an approach to Bartholomew's conjectures

Journal of Multivariate Analysis

Volumn 59, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 249-271

  Iwasa, Manabu ^a  

^a OSAKA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Bartholomew's conjecture; Cone ordering; Convolution inequality; G monotone function; K decreasing function; Majorization; Order restricted alternatives; Reflection; 2 test

Indexed keywords

EID: 0030295593     PISSN: 0047259X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/jmva.1996.0064     Document Type: Article

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