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48 results for Learning risk

Develops a risk-sensitive reinforcement learning framework for uncertain environments.

problem Learning in uncertain environments with varying risk preferences.
method Integrates utility functions and risk measures into reinforcement learning, tuning risk preference with parameter β.
result Risk-averse, risk-neutral, and risk-taking behaviors can be achieved and compared.

Study on risk measures in reinforcement learning using Monte-Carlo simulations.

problem Lack of satisfactory risk measures in reinforcement learning.
method Generalized approximation scheme based on Monte-Carlo simulations, neural architecture for risk estimation.
result Variance of reward-to-go does not adequately capture risk in reinforcement learning.

Study risk-sensitive reinforcement learning with entropic risk measures and generative models.

problem Risk-sensitive reinforcement learning in discounted MDPs with recursive entropic risk measures.
method Introduced Model-Based ERM QQ-Value Iteration (MB-RS-QVI) and derived PAC bounds on sample complexity for value and policy learning.
result PAC bounds show exponential dependence on β/(1γ)|β|/(1-γ), with tight bounds in SS and AA.

The paper studies risk-sensitive learning schemes and provides learning bounds for empirical OCE minimizers.

problem Risk-sensitive learning aims to minimize risk-averse measures of loss.
method Proposes learning bounds for empirical OCE minimizers based on Rademacher average and variance.
result Provides two learning bounds on the performance of empirical OCE minimizers.

Study risk-sensitive reinforcement learning with Lipschitz dynamic risk measures, establishing regret bounds.

problem Risk-sensitive reinforcement learning in Markov decision processes.
method Two model-based algorithms for Lipschitz dynamic risk measures, focusing on regret bounds.
result Upper bounds demonstrate optimal dependencies on actions and episodes, reflecting risk sensitivity vs. sample complexity trade-off.

GraphShield uses dynamic graph learning to detect and visualize financial risks.

problem Detecting and mitigating risks in financial networks.
method Enhanced Cross-Domain Information Learning, Advanced Risk Recognition, Risk Propagation Visualization.
result GraphShield effectively identifies and visualizes hidden financial risks.

Develops uniform convergence guarantees for a broad class of risk functionals in supervised learning.

problem Bounding generalization gaps for various risk functionals beyond the expectation.
method Establishes uniform convergence for Hölder risk functionals, providing guarantees for empirical risk minimization.
result First uniform convergence results for estimating the CDF of loss distributions, applicable to various risk functionals.

Deep learning improves covariance matrix estimation for better portfolio risk management.

problem Improving the accuracy of covariance matrix estimation for portfolio risk management.
method Formulated as a learning problem, used deep learning to automatically discover risk factors.
result 1.9% higher explained variance and reduced portfolio risk.

Paper analyzes transfer risk in transfer learning for finance.

problem Evaluate transferability of transfer learning in finance.
method Proposes transfer risk concept and applies to stock return prediction and portfolio optimization.
result Transfer risk correlates with transfer learning performance and identifies appropriate source tasks.

DeRisk improves credit risk prediction using deep learning.

problem Challenges in training deep neural networks with real-world financial data.
method DeRisk, an effective deep learning framework for credit risk prediction.
result DeRisk outperforms statistical learning methods in credit risk prediction.

A new method for risk-sensitive reinforcement learning using Spectral Risk Measures.

problem Incorporating risk sensitivity into reinforcement learning algorithms.
method Proposes a novel framework for optimizing Spectral Risk Measures in both online and offline RL algorithms.
result Demonstrates consistent outperformance over existing risk-sensitive methods in various domains.

Paper proposes a new DRL algorithm optimizing Spectral Risk Measures for better risk management.

problem Inconsistencies and conservatism in existing risk measures in DRL.
method Optimizes a broader class of static Spectral Risk Measures (SRM) in DRL.
result Demonstrates improved performance over existing risk-neutral and risk-sensitive DRL models.

We study risk-sensitive imitation learning where the agent's goal is to perform at least as well as the expert in terms of a risk profile. We first formulate our risk-sensitive imitation learning setting. We consider the generative adversarial approach to imitation learning (GAIL) and derive an optimization problem for…

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Unified framework for risk-aware policy learning in contextual bandits.

problem Optimizing decision rules in high-stakes domains with adverse outcomes.
method Distributional framework for Lipschitz-continuous risk functionals, with novel empirical concentration inequalities.
result Data-dependent suboptimality bounds with an ildeO(1/n) ilde{\mathcal{O}}(1/\sqrt{n}) rate, matching risk-neutral offline policy optimization.

Paper proposes efficient method for estimating risk measures in complex models.

problem Accurately estimating distortion risk measures in computationally expensive models.
method Integrates importance sampling and machine learning for efficient Monte Carlo estimation.
result Demonstrates significant reduction in computational cost for estimating risk measures.

New algorithms optimize risk in reinforcement learning with exponential utility.

problem Optimizing rewards under risk in reinforcement learning with unknown transition kernels.
method Two model-free algorithms: Risk-Sensitive Value Iteration (RSVI) and Risk-Sensitive Q-learning (RSQ).
result Proved near-optimal regret bounds for RSVI and RSQ.

Develops a new method for risk diversification using dynamic risk measures.

problem Dynamic risk diversification in investment portfolios.
method Introduces dynamic risk contributions and a recursive optimization approach for coherent dynamic distortion risk measures.
result Dynamic risk budgeting strategies can be solved using deep learning.

The paper addresses human-like decision-making in multi-agent systems using bounded risk-sensitive Markov Games.

problem Modeling human-like decision-making in multi-agent systems with risk-seeking and loss-aversion behaviors.
method Forward policy design and inverse reward learning with iterative reasoning and cumulative prospect theory.
result The proposed algorithms demonstrate both risk-averse and risk-seeking behaviors in multi-agent systems.

Active learning improves RS-IRL by querying expert demonstrations to uncover risk boundaries.

problem Efficient learning from expert demonstrations in risk-sensitive IRL.
method Probabilistic disturbance sampling scheme for active learning.
result Our approach accelerates RS-IRL convergence with lower variance and unbiased results.

Study combines quantum and classical deep learning for better credit risk assessment.

problem Enhancing accuracy and efficiency in credit risk evaluation.
method Hybrid Quantum-Classical Deep Neural Network for Row-Type Dependent Predictive Analysis.
result Proposed framework enhances predictive models for different loan categories.

A new method for risk-averse decision-making in Markov processes with improved regret bounds.

problem Risk-averse decision-making in Markov processes.
method Introduces mini-batch measures and multipattern risk-averse problems in a feature-based QQ-learning method.
result Proves a high-probability regret bound of O(H2NHK)\mathcal{O}\big(H^2 N^H \sqrt{ K}\big) for the QQ-learning method.

Method controls treatment risk in learning beneficial allocations.

problem Learning beneficial treatment allocations with risk control in precision medicine.
method Proposes a certifiable learning method that controls treatment risk with finite samples in the partially identified setting.
result Illustrates method using both simulated and real data.

The paper tackles catastrophic risk in reinforcement learning using extreme value theory.

problem Mitigating catastrophic risk in sequential decision making with limited observations.
method Developed POTPG, a policy gradient algorithm based on extreme value theory.
result POTPG outperforms common benchmarks in numerical experiments.

Robo-advisors estimate clients' risk aversion using interactive questionnaires.

problem Estimating risk aversion of non-expert clients using adaptive questionnaires.
method Model risk aversion with cost functions and spectral risk measures. Use inverse reinforcement learning to design questions maximizing distinguishing power.
result Designing questions by maximizing distinguishing power achieves satisfactory accuracy in learning risk aversion with fewer than 50 questions.

A novel model combines deep learning and extreme value theory for multivariate cyber risk prediction.

problem High dimensionality and heavy tails in multivariate cyber risk patterns.
method Combines deep learning for point predictions and extreme value theory for quantile predictions.
result The model provides satisfactory high quantile predictions and accurate point predictions.

Paper optimizes a big data and ML risk monitoring system for financial markets.

problem Traditional risk monitoring methods are inadequate for modern financial markets due to data complexity and volume.
method Four-layer architecture integrating big data and advanced ML algorithms (LSTM, RF, GB).
result Significantly enhances efficiency and accuracy in risk management, especially in market crash risk detection.

Develops a framework for robust RL with dynamic risk measures.

problem Optimal RL strategies depend on risk preferences and model dynamics.
method Dynamic robust distortion risk measures, Wasserstein ball, neural networks, strictly consistent scoring functions, policy gradient formulae, actor-critic algorithm.
result Demonstrates improved performance in portfolio allocation example.