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48 results for Configuration Allocation

Adaptive RL optimizes testing resource allocation for dynamic software environments.

problem Optimizing resource allocation for evolving software testing environments.
method Integrates Q-learning with hybrid reward design for sequential decision-making.
result Consistently outperforms static and optimization-based baselines in simulation studies.

The virtualization of compute and network resources enables an unseen flexibility for deploying network services. A wide spectrum of emerging technologies allows an ever-growing range of orchestration possibilities in cloud-based environments. But in this context it remains challenging to rhyme dynamic cloud configurat…

2019-11-18abs ↗pdf ↗

Low precision weights, activations, and gradients have been proposed as a way to improve the computational efficiency and memory footprint of deep neural networks. Recently, low precision networks have even shown to be more robust to adversarial attacks. However, typical implementations of low precision DNNs use unifor…

2018-07-03abs ↗pdf ↗

New framework uses MABs for better WLAN performance.

problem Maximizing enterprise WLAN performance with complex AP and station interactions.
method Empowered APs and stations with agents using Thompson sampling to learn optimal channel and AP selection.
result Adaptive framework using MABs outperforms static configurations in various scenarios.

Greedy algorithm performs well in online matching despite non-i.i.d. connections.

problem Online matching in sparse random graphs with fixed degree distributions.
method Approximating stochastic processes with partial differential equations.
result GREEDY algorithm can outperform RANKING in certain configurations.

We study a budgeted hyper-parameter tuning problem, where we optimize the tuning result under a hard resource constraint. We propose to solve it as a sequential decision making problem, such that we can use the partial training progress of configurations to dynamically allocate the remaining budget. Our algorithm combi…

2019-02-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Learning optimal resource allocation policies in wireless systems can be effectively achieved by formulating finite dimensional constrained programs which depend on system configuration, as well as the adopted learning parameterization. The interest here is in cases where system models are unavailable, prompting method…

2019-11-10abs ↗pdf ↗

Study uses RL to optimize global equity portfolios, finds mixed results.

problem Optimizing dynamic portfolio weights across diverse global markets.
method Deep reinforcement learning with Soft Actor-Critic, incorporating various constraints and reward formulations.
result RL strategies achieve competitive performance, but no strategy consistently outperforms Buy and Hold.

We introduce an innovative theoretical framework to model derivative transactions between defaultable entities based on the principle of arbitrage freedom. Our framework extends the traditional formulations based on Credit and Debit Valuation Adjustments (CVA and DVA). Depending on how the default contingency is accoun…

2011-12-07abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimizes wireless power control using graph neural networks and counterfactual optimization.

problem Mitigating interference in wireless networks with multiple transmitter-receiver pairs.
method Graph neural network architecture combined with unsupervised primal-dual counterfactual optimization.
result Guarantees a minimum rate constraint that adapts to network size, balancing user rates.

Paper uses RL to optimize SFC deployment and VNF management in NFV networks.

problem Optimizing SFC deployment and VNF management in NFV networks to reduce packet loss.
method Reinforcement Learning (PPO) to optimize SFC deployment and VNF management.
result PPO agent reduces packet loss in SFC deployment and VNF management.

The paper models financial markets and real economy interactions using a large agent framework.

problem Understanding capital allocation and accumulation in financial markets and real economy interactions.
method Developed a field-formalism model to analyze interactions between financial markets and real economy with a large number of heterogeneous agents.
result The number of firms in each sector depends on the aggregate financial capital invested and expected long-term returns.

Study compares nine deep learning architectures for multi-horizon financial forecasting.

problem Evaluating the performance of deep learning architectures for multi-horizon financial forecasting.
method Conducted 918 experiments across cryptocurrency, forex, and equity markets using nine architectures.
result ModernTCN achieves the best mean rank (1.333) with a 75 percent first-place rate.

The paper optimizes DIA purchase policies using lifecycle models and asset allocation.

problem Determining the optimal allocation to Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs).
method Employed a lifecycle model with utility of consumption and bequest, formalized optimization process, analyzed results, and extended model to include asset allocation.
result Optimal DIA allocation varies based on refundability, asset allocation, and perceived longevity.

Study optimizes resource allocation in noisy systems for better control.

problem Limited attention in stochastic systems with multiplicative noise.
method Analytical and numerical methods for optimal attention allocation.
result Effective resource allocation enhances noise estimation and control decisions.

The paper proposes an asset allocation strategy using the Sortino ratio for better performance.

problem Traditional asset allocation methods like the Sharpe ratio do not penalize negative returns adequately.
method The Sortino ratio is used to maximize asset allocation, penalizing only negative return variances.
result The Sortino ratio-based strategy outperforms traditional methods like the Kelly criterion.

This paper tackles post-trade allocation inefficiencies and presents a uniform return allocation method.

problem Return divergence among accounts after trade allocation.
method Systematic treatment of trade allocation risk, presenting a uniform return allocation method.
result Uniform allocation of returns irrespective of the number of accounts and trade sizes.

This paper examines allocation mechanisms in markets with transfer costs, showing how these costs affect economic efficiency.

problem Transfer costs in decentralized exchange markets reduce economic efficiency.
method An axiomatic study of allocation mechanisms in the presence of transfer costs, providing robust and conditional mean allocation mechanisms.
result Robust and conditional mean allocation mechanisms are identified, relating to risk sharing in agent pools.

The aims of this study are twofold. First, we consider an optimal risk allocation problem with non-convex preferences. By establishing an infimal representation for distortion risk measures, we give some necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of optimal and asymptotic optimal allocations. We will show th…

2015-03-15abs ↗pdf ↗

New method allocates capital based on tail central moments for financial risk assessment.

problem Inability of CTE-based capital allocation to reflect tail behavior of losses.
method Developed TCM-based capital allocation for normal mean-variance mixture distributions.
result TCM-based method captures tail risk contributions not detected by CTE.

The paper explores capital allocation using Euler formula with VaR and ES, revealing non-monotonicity and providing estimation methods.

problem Non-monotonicity in VaR-based capital allocation and the need for consistent risk measures.
method Use of Euler formula, Value-at-Risk (VaR), Expected shortfall (ES), simulation, and Markov chain Monte Carlo.
result Capital allocation with VaR is not monotonous, and consistent risk measures are crucial.

Capital allocation principles are used in various contexts in which a risk capital or a cost of an aggregate position has to be allocated among its constituent parts. We study capital allocation principles in a performance measurement framework. We introduce the notation of suitability of allocations for performance me…

2013-01-23abs ↗pdf ↗

The financial crisis showed the importance of measuring, allocating and regulating systemic risk. Recently, the systemic risk measures that can be decomposed into an aggregation function and a scalar measure of risk, received a lot of attention. In this framework, capital allocations are added after aggregation and can…

2016-07-12abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper analyzes insurance pricing and capital allocation in imperfect markets.

problem Analyzing insurance pricing and capital allocation in imperfect markets.
method Non-additive distortion pricing functional and principle of equal priority of payments in default.
result Derives the natural allocation of premium and margin with properties that merit the name.

We study the problem of allocating stocks to dark pools. We propose and analyze an optimal approach for allocations, if continuous-valued allocations are allowed. We also propose a modification for the case when only integer-valued allocations are possible. We extend the previous work on this problem to adversarial sce…

2010-03-11abs ↗pdf ↗

The European insurance sector will soon be faced with the application of Solvency 2 regulation norms. It will create a real change in risk management practices. The ORSA approach of the second pillar makes the capital allocation an important exercise for all insurers and specially for groups. Considering multi-branches…

2015-06-12abs ↗pdf ↗

In this paper we develop a novel methodology for estimation of risk capital allocation. The methodology is rooted in the theory of risk measures. We work within a general, but tractable class of law-invariant coherent risk measures, with a particular focus on expected shortfall. We introduce the concept of fair capital…

2019-02-26abs ↗pdf ↗

This work reviews and tests risk allocation strategies in finance, highlighting Shapley allocation's advantages.

problem Risk allocation in financial institutions with non-additive risk measures and layered structures.
method Systematic review of risk allocation strategies, testing in simplified and realistic settings, including Basel 2.5 and FRTB.
result Shapley allocation offers the best compromise between simplicity, mathematical properties, and computational cost.

Enhances topic models to better handle polysemous words.

problem Lack of polysemy handling in Gaussian latent Dirichlet allocation.
method Introduces a hierarchical structure to capture polysemy in Gaussian latent Dirichlet allocation.
result Significantly improves polysemy detection and provides more parsimonious topic representations.

Study resource allocation strategies in sequential decisions with unknown rewards.

problem Sequential resource allocation with unknown rewards.
method Design combinatorial multi-armed bandit algorithms for discrete or continuous budgets.
result Prove algorithms achieve logarithmic cumulative regret under semi-bandit feedback.

Facing the FRTB, banks need to allocate their capital to each business units or risk positions to evaluate the capital efficiency of their strategies. This paper proposes two computationally efficient allocation methods which are weighted according to liquidity horizon. Both methods provide more stable and less negativ…

2018-01-23abs ↗pdf ↗

A Nash game theory approach allocates capital requirements among financial institutions.

problem Allocating systemic risk measures among financial institutions.
method Proposes a Nash allocation rule inspired by game theory.
result Provides sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of Nash allocation rules.

The paper evaluates index-based allocation policies using data from randomized control trials.

problem Evaluating index-based allocation policies in resource-scarce scenarios.
method Using data from randomized control trials, the paper introduces an efficient estimator and methods for computing asymptotically correct confidence intervals.
result Valid statistical conclusions can be drawn for index-based allocation policies.

Develops a framework to analyze financial structures.

problem Difficulty in systematic analysis, comparison, and verification of financial structures.
method Formalizes financial structures as structured allocation systems with explicit allocation operators.
result Specifies inputs, structural requirements, and feasibility restrictions for financial structures.