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Stochastic convexity in dynamic programming

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  • Alp E. Atakan

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This paper explores sufficient conditions for a continuous stationary Markov optimal policy and a concave value function in stochastic dynamic programming problems. Also, the paper addresses conditions needed for the differentiability of the value function. The paper uses conditions such as first order stochastic dominance, second order stochastic dominance and concave stochastic dominance that are widely applied in economics. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003

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  • Alp E. Atakan, 2003. "Stochastic convexity in dynamic programming," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 22(2), pages 447-455, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:22:y:2003:i:2:p:447-455
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-002-0307-6
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    Keywords

    Keywords and Phrases:Dynamic programming; Stochastic dominance; Concave value function; Differentiable value function.; JEL Classification Numbers:C61; O41; D80; D90.;
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    JEL classification:

    • O41 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models
    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General

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