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Forward–backward systems for expected utility maximization

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  • Horst, Ulrich
  • Hu, Ying
  • Imkeller, Peter
  • Réveillac, Anthony
  • Zhang, Jianing

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In this paper we deal with the utility maximization problem with general utility functions including power utility with liability. We derive a new approach in which we reduce the resulting control problem to the study of a system of fully-coupled Forward–Backward Stochastic Differential Equations (FBSDEs) that promise to be accessible to numerical treatment.

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  • Horst, Ulrich & Hu, Ying & Imkeller, Peter & Réveillac, Anthony & Zhang, Jianing, 2014. "Forward–backward systems for expected utility maximization," Stochastic Processes and their Applications, Elsevier, vol. 124(5), pages 1813-1848.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:spapps:v:124:y:2014:i:5:p:1813-1848
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spa.2014.01.004
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    Forward–backward stochastic differential equations; Stochastic control; Convex duality theory;
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    • C61 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Optimization Techniques; Programming Models; Dynamic Analysis
    • D52 - Microeconomics - - General Equilibrium and Disequilibrium - - - Incomplete Markets
    • D53 - Microeconomics - - General Equilibrium and Disequilibrium - - - Financial Markets

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