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On the optimality and efficiency of common random numbers

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  • Gal, S.
  • Rubinstein, R.Y.
  • Ziv, A.

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Some theoretical and practical aspects of common random numbers (CRN) for variance reduction in simulation analysis are considered. A simple proof of the optimality of CRN is presented and the efficiency of this technique for variance reduction is discussed. Applications of CRN to production planning and inventory problems while using stochastic approximation are given.

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  • Gal, S. & Rubinstein, R.Y. & Ziv, A., 1984. "On the optimality and efficiency of common random numbers," Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM), Elsevier, vol. 26(6), pages 502-512.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:matcom:v:26:y:1984:i:6:p:502-512
    DOI: 10.1016/0378-4754(84)90030-2
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    1. R. D. Wright & T. E. Ramsay, Jr., 1979. "On the Effectiveness of Common Random Numbers," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 25(7), pages 649-656, July.
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    2. Nathan L. Kleinman & James C. Spall & Daniel Q. Naiman, 1999. "Simulation-Based Optimization with Stochastic Approximation Using Common Random Numbers," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 45(11), pages 1570-1578, November.

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