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48 results for Markovianity

Non-Markovian point process shows power-law scaling, similar to nonlinear Markovian process.

problem Understanding the scaling behavior of non-Markovian point processes.
method Analyzed a confined fractional Brownian motion-driven point process and compared it to a nonlinear Markovian process.
result A nonlinear Markovian process can reproduce the power-law scaling behavior of a non-Markovian point process.

Projects Markovian processes from Itô semimartingales with jumps.

problem Modeling Itô semimartingales with jumps using Markovian projections.
method Construct Markovian projections for Itô semimartingales with jumps using non-local FPKEs.
result Markovian projections match the marginal laws of the original process.

This paper solves the inversion problem for jump processes using Markovian projections.

problem Calibrating jump-diffusion models with both local and stochastic features.
method Inverting Markovian projections for pure jump processes.
result Constructs calibrated local stochastic intensity (LSI) models for credit risk applications.

Paper introduces PRMs to learn non-Markovian stochastic rewards for reinforcement learning.

problem Lack of structured representation for non-Markovian stochastic rewards in reinforcement learning.
method Introduces probabilistic reward machines (PRMs) and presents an algorithm to learn them from decision processes.
result Algorithm proves correct and convergent for learning PRMs from decision processes.

Paper establishes convergence rates and concentration bounds for stochastic approximation and reinforcement learning with Markovian noise.

problem Analyzing convergence rates and concentration bounds for stochastic approximation and reinforcement learning with Markovian noise.
method Novel discretization of the mean ODE of stochastic approximation algorithms using intervals with diminishing length.
result First almost sure convergence rate and maximal concentration bound with exponential tails for contractive stochastic approximation algorithms with Markovian noise.

Unified analytical tool for non-Markovian jump processes.

problem Analyzing history-dependent jump processes with non-Markovian behavior.
method Developed a standard form of master equations using Laplace-space embedding and asymptotic solution.
result Unified analytical toolset for general non-Markovian processes, leading to the GLE approximation.

Study improves covariance estimation for SGD under Markovian data, matching best rates.

problem Improving covariance estimation for SGD in Markovian data settings.
method Online overlapping batch-means covariance estimator for SGD under Markovian sampling.
result Established convergence rates for covariance estimation under Markovian sampling.

We develop a Markovian approximation for SVV models to compute hedging strategies.

problem Computing optimal hedging strategies for SVV models with non-Markovian noise.
method Develop a Markovian approximation of the Volterra noise kernel to compute hedging strategies.
result Error estimates for the approximation of volatility, prices, and optimal hedge.

A new HOM model improves forecasting of Indian base metal prices.

problem Improving accuracy in predicting base metal prices in the Indian market.
method A Higher Order Markovian (HOM) model with varying order based on market delay.
result The HOM model consistently outperforms the standard Markovian model in forecasting.

Investigates optimal consumption and investment strategies in non-Markovian markets with unbounded parameters.

problem Optimal consumption and investment strategies in non-Markovian markets with unbounded parameters.
method Martingale optimal principle and quadratic BSDEs with exponential moment.
result Establishes optimal strategies for consumption and investment.

We simplify a complex volatility model to make it easier to price options.

problem The rough Bergomi model's non-Markovian nature complicates option pricing.
method We approximate the rBergomi model with a Bergomi model that is Markovian.
result The rBergomi model can be effectively approximated by a Markovian model.

The paper develops a deep signature approach for option pricing under non-Markovian stochastic volatility models.

problem Pricing options under non-Markovian stochastic volatility models is challenging due to the dependence on historical paths.
method Reformulate the asset dynamics as a rough stochastic differential equation and represent rough paths via signatures. Apply standard analytical tools to solve the transformed equation.
result The deep signature approach provides a theoretically grounded and computationally efficient framework for option pricing.

Improved SGD bounds for machine learning models with Markovian noise.

problem Uniform high-probability bounds for SGD under PL condition with Markovian noise.
method Combining Poisson equation for Markovian noise and probabilistic induction for almost-sure bounds.
result Matching 1/k1/k decay rate for expected suboptimality.

This paper addresses parameter estimation for wave equations with Markovian switching.

problem Parameter estimation for wave equations with abrupt changes.
method Bayesian statistical framework using discrete sparse Bayesian learning.
result Strong performance in parameter estimation for variable coefficient PDEs.

Paper derives convergence rates and confidence intervals for LSA with Markovian noise.

problem Analyzing convergence rates and constructing confidence intervals for LSA with Markovian noise.
method Derives non-asymptotic Berry-Esseen bounds and multiplier block bootstrap procedure.
result Provides O(n1/4)\mathcal{O}(n^{-1/4}) convergence rates and guarantees consistent inference.

Paper tackles robust offline RL for non-Markovian processes, improving efficiency and applicability.

problem Learning robust policies for non-Markovian decision processes with limited offline data.
method Proposes a novel algorithm with dataset distillation and LCB design for robust values, derived new dual forms, and introduces concentrability coefficients.
result Proves polynomial sample efficiency for finding ε-optimal robust policies.

Paper provides exponential convergence guarantees for Iterative Markovian Fitting.

problem Addressing the Schrödinger Bridge problem in computational optimal transport and generative modeling.
method Develops non-asymptotic exponential convergence guarantees for Iterative Markovian Fitting.
result First non-asymptotic exponential convergence guarantees for IMF under mild structural assumptions.

We give a complete characterization of the sampling complexity of best Markovian arm identification in one-parameter Markovian bandit models. We derive instance specific nonasymptotic and asymptotic lower bounds which generalize those of the IID setting. We analyze the Track-and-Stop strategy, initially proposed for th…

2019-12-02abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper examines constant stepsize in LSA for Markovian data inference.

problem Improving statistical inference with constant stepsize in LSA for Markovian data.
method Established CLT, used averaged LSA iterates, applied Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.
result Constant stepsize leads to better CI coverage, especially with limited data.

Unified approach for first-order methods with Markovian noise in stochastic optimization and variational inequalities.

problem Stochastic optimization problems with Markovian noise.
method Unified theoretical analysis of first-order gradient methods using randomized batching and multilevel Monte Carlo.
result Optimal (linear) dependence on the mixing time of the noise sequence, eliminating previous limiting assumptions.

Developed scalable Monte Carlo method for VIX option pricing.

problem VIX option pricing in stochastic Volterra rough volatility models with non-Markovian vol-of-vol.
method Infinite dimensional Markovian representation to devise scalable least squares Monte Carlo.
result Efficient VIX option pricing method for generalized models.

Study finds rough volatility models underperform in SPX option pricing.

problem Inconsistency of rough volatility models with SPX option prices.
method Empirical study using SPX options data, comparing rough and Markovian models.
result Rough volatility models with H(0,1/2)H \in (0,1/2) are inconsistent with SPX smiles, especially at short maturities.

We analyze SA with Markovian data and nonlinear updates, overcoming prior limitations.

problem Analyzing stochastic approximation with Markovian data and nonlinear updates.
method Fine-grained analysis of SA iterates and Markovian data, leveraging smoothness and recurrence properties.
result Established weak convergence and precise asymptotic bias of SA iterates.

The purpose of this article is to describe all possible beliefs of market participants on objective measures under Markovian environments when a risk-neutral measure is given. To achieve this, we employ the Martin integral representation of Markovian pricing kernels. Then, we offer economic and financial implications o…

2015-04-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Markovian RNN adapts to nonstationary data using HMM for better time series prediction.

problem Nonstationary sequential data in real-life applications.
method Markovian RNN with HMM for regime switching and end-to-end optimization.
result Significant performance gains over vanilla RNN and Markov Switching ARIMA.

This work analyzes nonexpansive stochastic approximations with Markovian noise, proving convergence in reinforcement learning.

problem Applying stochastic approximation to reinforcement learning settings with nonexpansive operators.
method Investigates nonexpansive stochastic approximations with Markovian noise, providing asymptotic and finite sample analysis.
result First-time proof of convergence for classical tabular average reward temporal difference learning.

Study on bias and extrapolation in LSA with Markovian data, showing bias reduction with Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.

problem Bias in LSA with constant stepsizes and Markovian data.
method Viewing LSA as a Markov chain, proving convergence and bias expansion, and applying Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.
result Bias is proportional to the stepsize up to higher order terms, and Richardson-Romberg extrapolation reduces the bias.

Study optimal portfolios in a non-Markovian regime-switching model with random time horizon.

problem Optimal portfolio selection in a market with non-Markovian regime-switching and random time horizon.
method Formulated as a constrained stochastic linear-quadratic optimal control problem, derived closed-form expressions for optimal portfolios and efficient frontier.
result Closed-form expressions for optimal portfolios and efficient frontier derived under non-Markovian regime-switching and random time horizon.

Paper analyzes CLT for TTSA with Markovian noise, broadening its applications.

problem Analyzing asymptotic behavior of TTSA under Markovian noise.
method Central Limit Theorem applied to TTSA with Markovian noise.
result Uncovered coupled dynamics of TTSA influenced by Markov chain.

A new macroscopic market making model connects market making and optimal execution.

problem Connecting market making and optimal execution problems.
method Using continuous processes for orders, the model bridges the gap between market making and optimal execution.
result Demonstrates the model's effectiveness through various noise and intensity function scenarios.

Improved algorithm for optimal stopping problems reduces runtime.

problem Optimal stopping problems with infinite time horizon and random discounting.
method Flexible forward improvement iteration with a variable look-ahead distance.
result The new algorithm converges and can significantly reduce runtime.

Study develops numerical schemes for non-Markovian volatility models with memory.

problem Existence and uniqueness of strong solutions for non-Markovian SDEs.
method Functional quantization scheme based on Lamperti transformation.
result Theoretical foundation for numerical schemes applied to specific models.

New method for conformal prediction under Markovian data reduces coverage gap.

problem Reducing coverage gap in conformal prediction for Markovian data.
method Split Conformal Prediction method adapted to Markovian data, with K-split CP for improved performance.
result Coverage gap typically scales as √(t_mix * ln(n) / n) for general Markov chains, and can be reduced to t_mix / (n * ln(n)) with K-split CP.

Paper introduces MVS to detect non-Markovian observations in reinforcement learning.

problem Real-world sensors violate Markov property, leading to suboptimal reinforcement learning performance.
method Uses prediction-based Markov Violation Score (MVS) combining random forest and ridge regression.
result MVS detects non-Markovian structure in observation trajectories, quantifying its impact.

Paper proves convergence of Markovian iteration for FBSDEs with fully coupled drift and Z process.

problem Proving convergence of Markovian iteration for FBSDEs with fully coupled drift and Z process.
method Differentiation-based approach to handle Z process, uniformly controlling Lipschitz continuity of decoupling fields.
result Proves convergence of Markovian iteration method for FBSDEs with fully coupled drift and Z process.

A new method predicts non-Markovian closure terms for complex systems.

problem Predicting the effect of unresolved variables on resolved dynamics in high-dimensional systems.
method Mamba-Assisted Closure (MAC) framework: sequence model trained to predict closure from resolved trajectory, coupled with reduced-order equations.
result Substantially outperforms existing methods in predictive accuracy and long-time stability.