The linear-quadratic optimal regulator for continuous-time descriptor systems: a dynamic programming approach

1994 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 1889-1898 ◽  
Author(s):  
HUA XU ◽  
KOICHI MIZUKAMI
Author(s):  
Tomas Björk

In this chapter we present the dynamic programming approach to optimal stopping problems. We start by presenting the discrete time theory, deriving the relevant Bellman equation. We present the Snell envelope and prove the Snell Envelope Theorem. For Markovian models we explore the connection to alpha-excessive functions. The continuous time theory is presented by deriving the free boundary value problem connected to the stopping problem, and we also derive the associated system of variational inequalities. American options are discussed in some detail.


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