This book provides a systematic, cohesive and in-depth discussion of the theory and methods of joint estimation, as well as showcasing recent developments in theory and methods of data combination and joint estimation via a set of original, state-of-the-art studies that are contributed by leading researchers in the field.

Provides a systematic and in-depth discussion of the theory and methods of joint estimation, as well as showcasing various developments in theory and methods of data combination and joint estimation via a set of original studies that are contributed by leading researchers in the field.