Setting Parameters by Example
<|reference_start|>Setting Parameters by Example: We introduce a class of "inverse parametric optimization" problems, in which one is given both a parametric optimization problem and a desired optimal solution; the task is to determine parameter values that lead to the given solution. We describe algorithms for solving such problems for minimum spanning trees, shortest paths, and other "optimal subgraph" problems, and discuss applications in multicast routing, vehicle path planning, resource allocation, and board game programming.<|reference_end|>
@article{eppstein1999setting,
    title={Setting Parameters by Example},
    author={David Eppstein},
    journal={SIAM J. Computing 32(3):643-653, 2003},
    year={1999},
    doi={10.1137/S0097539700370084},
    archivePrefix={arXiv},
    eprint={cs/9907001},
    primaryClass={cs.DS cs.CG}
}