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In this chapter we present what is probably the most important theoretical aspect of linear programming: duality. This beautiful topic has more than theoretical charms. Indeed, it gives valuable insights into computational matters and economic interpretations such as the value of resources at an optimal solution.
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Cottle, R.W., Thapa, M.N. (2017). DUALITY AND THE DUAL SIMPLEX ALGORITHM. In: Linear and Nonlinear Optimization. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 253. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7055-1_5
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