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. 2009 Dec 11;30(1):32–48. doi: 10.1111/j.1539-6924.2009.01319.x

Table IV.

Modeling Assumptions

Categories Our Assumptions Possible Alternative Assumptions
Uncertain Variables Probability of acquiring the agent, detection time varies by agent Other indications and warning
Decisions Add Bio Watch city for agents A and B Additional detection and warning systems
Increase vaccine reserve stocks for agent A Increase stocks of multiple agents
Deploy vaccine A Other risk mitigation decisions
Consequence Models One casualty model for all three agents Different casualty models for different agents
Risks Casualties and economic consequences Additional risk measures
Defender minimizes risk and attacker maximizes risk Other defender and attacker objectives
Solve decision tree at various budget levels Other solution approaches