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Entropy maximization Maximization (economics) Profit maximization Utility maximization problem Budget-maximizing model Shareholder value, maximization Maximization
Maximization
Process to determine the highest profits for a firm
In economics, profit maximization is the short run or long run process by which a firm may determine the price, input and output levels that will lead
Profit_maximization
two constructs: the maximization goal and the maximization strategy. They recommended that researchers use the 7-item Maximizing Tendency Scale published
Maximization_(psychology)
Iterative method for finding maximum likelihood estimates in statistical models
conditional maximization (ECM) replaces each M step with a sequence of conditional maximization (CM) steps in which each parameter θi is maximized individually
Expectation–maximization algorithm
Expectation–maximization_algorithm
Principle in welfare economics
Wealth maximization is a normative principle in welfare economics that seeks to maximize the total “economic surplus” in society by summing individuals’
Wealth_maximization
Problem of allocation of money by consumers in order to most benefit themselves
maximizes the sum of utilities. While utility-maximization is done by individuals, utility-sum maximization is done by society. Welfare maximization Profit
Utility_maximization_problem
Stream of public choice theory and rational choice analysis in public administration
The budget-maximizing model is a stream of public choice theory and rational choice analysis in public administration inaugurated by William Niskanen.
Budget-maximizing_model
Marketing service model
Customer value maximization (CVM) is a real-time service model that, proponents say, goes beyond basic customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities
Customer_value_maximization
Business term
Shareholder value is a business term, sometimes phrased as shareholder value maximization. The term expresses the idea that the primary goal for a business is
Shareholder_value
In mathematical optimization, the ordered subset expectation maximization (OSEM) method is an iterative method that is used in computed tomography. In
Ordered subset expectation maximization
Ordered_subset_expectation_maximization
Economic system based on private ownership
microeconomics courses, profit maximization is frequently given as the goal of the firm. ... In microeconomics, profit maximization functions largely as a theoretical
Capitalism
N}u_{i}(X_{i})} . The welfare maximization problem is: find an allocation X that maximizes W(X). The welfare maximization problem has many variants, depending
Welfare_maximization
Famous mathematical optimization problem
In mathematics, the Regiomontanus's angle maximization problem, is a famous optimization problem posed by the 15th-century German mathematician Johannes
Regiomontanus' angle maximization problem
Regiomontanus'_angle_maximization_problem
1947 book on economic theory by Paul Samuelson
equilibrium conditions can in turn be stated as maximization conditions. So, meaningful theorems reduce to maximization conditions. The calculus of the relations
Foundations of Economic Analysis
Foundations_of_Economic_Analysis
Hypothesis about intelligent agents
convergent instrumental goal of taking over Earth's resources. The paperclip maximizer is a thought experiment described by Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom
Instrumental_convergence
Set-to-real map with diminishing returns
for submodular maximization, Proc. of 52nd FOCS (2011). Y. Filmus, J. Ward, A tight combinatorial algorithm for submodular maximization subject to a matroid
Submodular_set_function
Principle in Bayesian statistics
is typically solved using the method of Lagrange multipliers. Entropy maximization with no testable information respects the universal "constraint" that
Principle_of_maximum_entropy
Problem of finding the best feasible solution
By convention, the standard form defines a minimization problem. A maximization problem can be treated by negating the objective function. Formally,
Optimization_problem
(1992) Comparison of the local lymph node assay with the guinea-pig maximization test for the detection of a range of contact allergens Food and Chemical
Guinea_pig_maximisation_test
Highest-ranking officer of an organization
the board of directors and are charged with maximizing the value of the business, which may include maximizing the profitability, market share, revenue,
Chief_executive_officer
Canadian philosopher (1932–2023)
straightforward maximizing and instead adopt a disposition of constrained maximization, according to which one resolves to cooperate with all similarly disposed
David_Gauthier
1919 Michigan Supreme Court case
a legal rule of shareholder wealth maximization. This was not and is not the law. Shareholder wealth maximization is a standard of conduct for officers
Dodge_v._Ford_Motor_Co.
Behavioral ecology model
and time. To maximize fitness, an animal adopts a foraging strategy that provides the most benefit (energy) for the lowest cost, maximizing the net energy
Optimal_foraging_theory
Driving using techniques that reduce fuel consumption
are used by drivers who wish to reduce their fuel consumption, and thus maximize fuel efficiency. Many drivers have the potential to improve their fuel
Energy-efficient_driving
Representation of the relationship between taxation and government revenue
rates of 0% and 100%, there must be a tax rate between 0% and 100% that maximizes government tax revenue. The shape of the curve is a function of taxable
Laffer_curve
Iterative optimization method
“Majorize-Minimization” or “Minorize-Maximization”, depending on whether the desired optimization is a minimization or a maximization. Despite the name, MM itself
MM_algorithm
Internet slang suffix meaning to optimize or maximize something
(also -maxxed, -maxxer) is an Internet slang suffix meaning to optimize or maximize a particular quality or activity. The double consonantized variation "xx"
-maxxing
Design of a menu to maximize restaurant profits
Menu engineering or menu psychology is the design of a menu to maximize restaurant profits. The concept of menu engineering was first introduced in 1982
Menu_engineering
Statistical Markov model
algorithm. The Baum–Welch algorithm is a special case of the expectation-maximization algorithm. If the HMMs are used for time series prediction, more sophisticated
Hidden_Markov_model
Sequence of locally optimal choices
least half the value of the optimal solution. Solutions for submodular maximization are approximated using a greedy algorithm which yields a solution at
Greedy_algorithm
Club soccer competition between MLS and Liga MX teams
single-elimination on a fixed bracket. The 2025 Leagues Cup format was altered to maximize the number of inter-league matches. This year included 18 out of the 30
Leagues_Cup
Largest and smallest value taken by a function at a given point
wolfram.com. Retrieved 2020-08-30. Garrett, Paul. "Minimization and maximization refresher". "The Unnormalized Sinc Function Archived 2017-02-15 at the
Maximum_and_minimum
Kind of probability measure
In mathematics — specifically, in ergodic theory — a maximising measure is a particular kind of probability measure. Informally, a probability measure
Maximising_measure
Single-winner electoral system
Ranked Pairs (RP), also known as the Tideman method, is a ranked voting method that determines a single winner from ballots that rank candidates in order
Ranked_pairs
State-owned investment fund
held by central banks. Sovereign wealth funds can be characterized as maximizing long-term return, with foreign exchange reserves serving short-term "currency
Sovereign_wealth_fund
Ethical theory based on maximizing well-being
defense and historical overview of wealth maximization, see Pi, D., & Parisi, F. (2023) "Wealth Maximization Redux: A Defense of Posner’s Economic Approach
Utilitarianism
Statistical concept
Fitting this model to observed prices, e.g., using the expectation-maximization algorithm, would tend to cluster the prices according to house type/neighborhood
Mixture_model
Numerical method
In statistics, EM (expectation maximization) algorithm handles latent variables, while GMM is the Gaussian mixture model. In the picture below, are shown
EM_algorithm_and_GMM_model
Method of profit maximization
of a product produced. Under the marginal approach to profit maximization, to maximize profits, a firm should continue to produce a good or service up
Marginal_profit
Field of machine learning
intelligent agent should take actions in a dynamic environment in order to maximize a reward signal. Reinforcement learning is one of the three basic machine
Reinforcement_learning
Convex continuous functions on compact convex sets maximize at extreme points
attains both its maximum and its minimum at extreme points. Bauer's maximization principle has applications in various fields, for example, differential
Bauer_maximum_principle
Method of estimating the parameters of a statistical model, given observations
{\widehat {\theta \,}}\,,} but in general no closed-form solution to the maximization problem is known or available, and an MLE can only be found via numerical
Maximum_likelihood_estimation
Concept in 16th-century Aztec/Mexica cosmology
sustaining oneself through self-discipline, which provides "a means of maximizing the energy resources available at the human command which - in order to
Nahui_Ollin
Concept in optimization
or equal to the solution to the dual maximization problem. Alternatively, the solution to a primal maximization problem is always less than or equal to
Weak_duality
Solution to a problem in economics
a special solution to an agent's maximization problem in which the quantity of one of the arguments in the maximized function is zero. In non-technical
Corner_solution
Multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City
Retrieved June 9, 2016. Niemuth, Jon (September 26, 2013). "6 ways to maximize home-field advantage in sports venue design". Building Design + Construction
Barclays_Center
Study of mathematical algorithms for optimization problems
function (maximization), or, in certain fields, an energy function or energy functional. A feasible solution that minimizes (or maximizes) the objective
Mathematical_optimization
Academic discipline studying businesses and investments
futures, swaps, etc. Assets can also be banked, invested, and insured to maximize value and minimize loss. In practice, risks are always present in any financial
Finance
Concept in mathematical optimization
equality constraints. Similar to the Lagrange approach, the constrained maximization (minimization) problem is rewritten as a Lagrange function whose optimal
Karush–Kuhn–Tucker_conditions
Sex position designed to maximize clitoral stimulation
used primarily as a variant of the missionary position and is designed to maximize clitoral stimulation during sexual intercourse. This is achieved by combining
Coital_alignment_technique
Approach to economics
the value of a good or service is determined through a hypothetical maximization of utility by income-constrained individuals and of profits by firms
Neoclassical_economics
Marketing of products or services using digital technologies or digital tools
Creating a 'viral' trend from a mass amount of a brand advertisement can maximize the outcome of an online video advertisement, whether it be a positive
Digital_marketing
Swedish logician, philosopher, and mathematical statistician
theory, especially concerning exponential families, the expectation–maximization method for missing data, and model selection. Per Martin-Löf received
Per_Martin-Löf
Form of equity sharing
between different parties. Shareholders invest in a business for profit maximization and cost savings, e.g., through tax deduction. A visible and controversial
Capital_participation
Motivation for businesses to maximize profits
microeconomics courses, profit maximization is frequently given as the goal of the firm. [...] In microeconomics, profit maximization functions largely as a theoretical
Profit_motive
mean-variance decision framework is consistent with expected utility maximization, as illustrated in example 1: Example 1: Let there be one risky asset
Two-moment_decision_model
test The Identification of Contact Allergens by Human Assay III. The Maximization Test: A Procedure for Screening and Rating Contact Sensitizers http://www
Human_maximisation_test
Decision rule used for minimizing the possible loss for a worst-case scenario
{v_{i}}}} Intuitively, in maximin the maximization comes after the minimization, so player i tries to maximize their value before knowing what the others
Minimax
Vector quantization algorithm minimizing the sum of squared deviations
while the "update step" is a maximization step, making this algorithm a variant of the generalized expectation–maximization algorithm. Finding the optimal
K-means_clustering
2025 American TV documentary series
Sconce, as they betray public trust exploiting families and deceased to maximize profits. It premiered on June 1, 2025, on HBO. The documentary series explores
The_Mortician_(TV_series)
American economist and Nobel Laureate (1919–2013)
politicians' and bureaucrats' self-interest, utility maximization, and other non-wealth-maximizing considerations affect their decision-making. He was
James_M._Buchanan
Behavior of individuals and firms
utility maximization problem (UMP) is developed. The utility maximization problem is the heart of consumer theory. The utility maximization problem attempts
Microeconomics
Management of money in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of organization
being more the domain of "corporate finance." Specific tasks: Profit maximization happens when marginal cost is equal to marginal revenue. This is the
Financial_management
2026 Thai television series
Production, the series was announced during the GMMTV 2026: Magic Vibes Maximized event in November 2025. The series premiered on GMM 25 on 6 August 2026
Unlucky_Bae
Principle in mathematical optimization
problem. If the primal is a minimization problem then the dual is a maximization problem (and vice versa). Any feasible solution to the primal (minimization)
Duality_(optimization)
Managing an operating room suite
Operational operating room management focuses on maximizing operational efficiency at the facility, i.e. maximizing the number of surgical cases that can be carried
Operating_room_management
Boundary condition
model the American option. It tells that the American option value is maximized by an exercise strategy that makes the option value and option delta continuous
Smooth_pasting
Safe and beneficial way of performing an exercise
performing a movement, often a strength training exercise, to avoid injury and maximize benefit. Exercises or drills in sport have recognized ways of performing
Form_(exercise)
Paradigm in machine learning that uses no classification labels
forest Approaches for learning latent variable models such as expectation–maximization algorithm (EM), method of moments, and blind signal separation techniques
Unsupervised_learning
Israeli electoral alliance
Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah, was first formed in 1992, in order to maximize Ashkenazi Haredi representation in the Knesset. Despite the alliance splitting
United_Torah_Judaism
Type of lung commonly found in arachnids
(opisthosoma) arranged into a series of page-like lamellae in order to maximize surface area for diffusion. In arachnids, each of these organs is housed
Book_lung
American academic
dissertation was titled Modal control of reflector surfaces for far-field power maximization (1994). He was the first person in his family to obtain a college degree
Gregory_Washington
Concept in graph theory
of the most widely used methods for community detection is modularity maximization. Modularity is a benefit function that measures the quality of a particular
Community_structure
1950 economics article by Armen Alchian
often ascribed to economic actors. Alchian dismisses profit maximization and utility maximization as meaningful attributes of firms' survival. He argues that
Uncertainty, Evolution, and Economic Theory
Uncertainty,_Evolution,_and_Economic_Theory
Subset of artificial intelligence
space, the program is provided rewards as feedback, which it tries to maximize, thus resulting in the program learning from experience. Although each
Machine_learning
Deep learning generative model to encode data representation
respectively. Usually such models are trained using the expectation-maximization meta-algorithm (e.g. probabilistic PCA, (spike & slab) sparse coding)
Variational_autoencoder
Cluster analysis algorithm
which alternates between an expectation (E) and maximization (M) step, making this an expectation–maximization algorithm. In the E step, all objects are assigned
K-medians_clustering
Economic policy emphasizing exports
economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports and minimize the imports of an economy. It seeks to maximize the accumulation of resources within
Mercantilism
Chemical compound
palladium used as a catalyst. The metal is supported on activated carbon to maximize its surface area and activity. Palladium on carbon is used for catalytic
Palladium_on_carbon
Dictionary that defines a subject-specific vocabulary of words from one or more languages
vocabulary in a subject field as possible is classified by Nielsen as a maximizing dictionary, and one that attempts to cover a limited number of terms within
Language-for-specific-purposes dictionary
Language-for-specific-purposes_dictionary
Concept in linear programming and mathematical optimization
objective function coefficient would have to improve (so increase for maximization problem, decrease for minimization problem) before it would be possible
Reduced_cost
Process of planning for inheritance of property
or eliminating uncertainties over the administration of a probate, and maximizing the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. The estate
Estate_planning
Exercise for preparing sexual activity
Sexercises are often performed as part of a sex diet lifestyle, which seeks to maximize the health benefits of regular sexual activity. Sexercise is known to improve
Sexercise
Set of methods for supervised statistical learning
}}i.\end{aligned}}} This is called the dual problem. Since the dual maximization problem is a quadratic function of the c i {\displaystyle c_{i}} subject
Support_vector_machine
Overview of and topical guide to machine learning
Error-driven learning Evolutionary multimodal optimization Expectation–maximization algorithm FastICA Forward–backward algorithm GeneRec Genetic Algorithm
Outline_of_machine_learning
Natural, comfortable form of breathing in mammals
an efficient and effective form of breathing, which balances between maximizing air intake, and minimizing muscular effort. During eupnea, neural output
Eupnea
Book by Richard Cyert
formed, the existing theory of the firm had two main assumptions: profit maximization and perfect knowledge. Cyert and March questioned these two critical
A Behavioral Theory of the Firm
A_Behavioral_Theory_of_the_Firm
performance. Typical objectives studied include revenue maximization and social welfare maximization. Algorithmic mechanism design differs from classical
Algorithmic_mechanism_design
Field of economics to evaluate well-being
University Press. Bator, Francis M. (1957). "The Simple Analytics of Welfare Maximization". The American Economic Review. 47 (1): 22–59. JSTOR 1812285. Calsamiglia
Welfare_economics
Set of all Pareto efficient situations
{\displaystyle j=1,\ldots ,n} . To find the Pareto optimal allocation, we maximize the Lagrangian: L i ( ( x j k ) k , j , ( λ k ) k , ( μ j ) j ) = f i (
Pareto_front
Position of the body used for sexual activities
table. These positions involve anal penetration: Doggy style penetration maximizes the depth of penetration, but can pose the risk of pushing against the
Sex_position
shells. They are usually designed to be easily transported and concealed to maximize responsiveness and surprise. Self-propelled anti-tank guns are anti-tank
List_of_anti-tank_guns
Organization engaged in commerce or industry
began developing in the late 20th century. HR departments' main goal is to maximize employee productivity and protecting the company from any issues that may
Business
American YouTuber and philanthropist (born 1998)
22 million subscribers, uses keywords and the 'shock and awe' effect to maximize views". Business Insider. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023.
MrBeast
Mathematical optimization concept
wishes to maximize its total revenue c ⊤ x {\displaystyle c^{\top }x} . Thus, the constrained revenue maximization is the primal LP: Maximize c ⊤ x {\displaystyle
Dual_linear_program
Software program
satisfy either a single neuron (this usage is sometimes called Activity Maximization) or an entire layer of neurons. While dreaming is most often used for
DeepDream
Variety of methods of guiding a missile
of missiles and guided bombs. Missile guidance systems are designed to maximize the reliability and accuracy of these weapons, by improving the likelihood
Missile_guidance
Topics referred to by the same term
workholding or support device Tool management, keeping track of, and maximizing efficient use of, all the tooling Tooling (bookbinding), the decoration
Tooling
Statistical test that compares goodness of fit
goodness of fit of two competing statistical models, typically one found by maximization over the entire parameter space and another found after imposing some
Likelihood-ratio_test
territorial disputes. There is intentional overlap among the lists in order to maximize ease of use. Other divisions 0.1 to 1,000,000+ square kilometers 1,000
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area from 3,000 to 5,000 square kilometers
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_from_3,000_to_5,000_square_kilometers
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The act or process of increasing to the highest degree.