The paper analyzes McKean-Vlasov equations with hitting times, proving global solvability.
problem Analyzing blow-ups in McKean-Vlasov equations involving hitting times.
method Connection to the supercooled Stefan problem, comparison principles, and new transform.
result Proves global solvability for McKean-Vlasov dynamics under certain conditions.
Existence of calibrated local stochastic volatility models proven for non-regular coefficients.
problem Existence of calibrated local stochastic volatility models in finance.
method Investigation of McKean--Vlasov equations with minimal continuity assumptions on coefficients, providing existence and propagation of chaos results.
result Existence of calibrated local stochastic volatility models for appropriate stochastic volatility parameters.
This paper extends transfer operator theory to McKean-Vlasov equations.
problem Analyzing the behavior of complex dynamical systems using transfer operators.
method Extended dynamic mode decomposition and Galerkin projection.
result Finite-dimensional approximations of transfer operators computed.
Novel RKHS approach solves complex financial model equations.
problem Calibrating singular local stochastic volatility models.
method Reproducing Kernel Hilbert Space (RKHS) regularization.
result Regularized model is well-posed and replicates option prices.
We characterize stationary solutions to McKean-Vlasov equations on the circle.
problem Stationary solutions of McKean-Vlasov equations on the circle.
method Exact equivalence to an infinite-dimensional quadratic system of equations over Fourier coefficients, leading to explicit characterization of stationary states.
result Analytic expressions for the emergence, form, and shape of bifurcations involving multiple Fourier modes, and connections with discontinuous phase transitions.
New model explains market dynamics with phase transitions and non-linear interactions.
problem Understanding complex multi-asset market dynamics with phase transitions.
method Developed a Multi-Asset Non-Equilibrium Skew (MANES) model based on Langevin dynamics and McKean-Vlasov equation.
result The model accurately predicts market returns and phase transitions in both benign and distressed markets.
New method improves Euler approximation for local stochastic volatility models.
problem Well-posedness of Euler approximation for local stochastic volatility models.
method Start with a well-defined Euler approximation to the formal McKean-Vlasov equation, followed by a half-step scheme.
result Showed weak order one for the Euler discretization, plus error terms.
We consider the optimal control problem for a linear conditional McKean-Vlasov equation with quadratic cost functional. The coefficients of the system and the weigh-ting matrices in the cost functional are allowed to be adapted processes with respect to the common noise filtration. Semi closed-loop strategies are intro…
A new method solves complex control problems with random coefficients.
problem Solving LQ McKean-Vlasov control problems with random coefficients.
method Decomposes the problem into two decoupled stochastic optimal control problems.
result The sum of optimal controls of auxiliary problems equals the original problem's optimal control.
We study the limiting behaviour of the empirical measure of a system of diffusions interacting through their ranks when the number of diffusions tends to infinity. We prove that the limiting dynamics is given by a McKean-Vlasov evolution equation. Moreover, we show that in a wide range of cases the evolution of the cum…
New method solves supercooled Stefan problem, proving minimal solutions are physical.
problem Evolution of solid-liquid boundary in substances below freezing point.
method Construct solutions through McKean-Vlasov equation, proving tightness and propagation of chaos.
result Minimal solutions of McKean-Vlasov equation are physical under integrable initial conditions.
Study multiple-population games using McKean-Vlasov equations.
problem Mean field games and control problems with multiple populations.
method Coupled forward-backward SDEs and Pontryagin's principle.
result Existence of mean field equilibria under various cooperation scenarios.
Paper studies particle method for LSV model calibration, proving convergence and error bounds.
problem Calibration of local-stochastic volatility models with open well-posedness question.
method Regularized Euler--Maruyama scheme for particle approximation of McKean--Vlasov dynamics.
result Strong convergence of the Euler--Maruyama scheme with rate 1/2 in step-size.
Unified framework for implicit generative models with theoretical guarantees.
problem Learning implicit generative models with theoretical guarantees.
method Integrating optimal transport, numerical ODE, density-ratio estimation, and deep neural networks.
result Unified framework with theoretical guarantees for implicit generative learning.
Proposes methods to include distributional information in MV-SDEs for better modeling of interacting particle systems.
problem Modeling the behavior of an infinite number of interacting particles with distributional information.
method Semi-parametric methods and estimators for MV-SDEs.
result Explicitly including distributional dependence improves performance in modeling temporal data with interaction.
The paper studies stochastic optimization on matrices and its limits as dimensions grow.
problem Optimizing functions on large symmetric matrices using stochastic gradient descent.
method Deterministic limits of random curves on matrices, using graphons and stochastic differential equations.
result The limit is a gradient flow on graphons, extending classical McKean-Vlasov limits.
Study phase transitions in noisy transformer dynamics on spheres.
problem Understanding phase transitions in noisy transformer dynamics on spheres.
method Sharp Beckner--Onofri/logarithmic HLS inequality, Funk--Hecke/Bessel coefficients, degree-two quartic obstruction.
result Sharp global-minimizer dichotomy and phase transitions in noisy transformer dynamics in arbitrary dimension.
Letter analyzes training dynamics of a nonlinear contrastive learning model in high dimensions.
problem Understanding training dynamics of nonlinear contrastive learning models in high-dimensional settings.
method High-dimensional analysis using McKean-Vlasov PDEs and low-dimensional ODEs.
result The model's performance evolves according to specific ODEs, revealing features like feature learnability and noise effects.
Proves existence and uniqueness of calibrated LSV model.
problem Calibrating a local stochastic volatility model to market data.
method Proves strong existence and uniqueness of solution to a McKean-Vlasov SDE.
result Establishes well-posedness of a calibrated two-factor LSV model.
Paper studies systemic robustness in financial networks using particle systems.
problem Budget control and default risk in regional financial networks.
method Mean-field particle system approach, McKean-Vlasov equations, asymptotic analysis.
result Systemic robustness measured by the proportion of surviving entities in large particle systems.
In this paper, we study the non-linear diffusion equation associated with a particle system where the common drift depends on the rate of absorption of particles at a boundary. We provide an interpretation as a structural credit risk model with default contagion in a large interconnected banking system. Using the metho…
Modeling producer and consumer interactions in commodity markets with risk aversion.
problem Analyzing the impact of risk aversion on producer-consumer interactions in commodity markets.
method Linear-quadratic McKean-Vlasov stochastic differential game, martingale optimality principle, BSDEs.
result Characterization of Nash equilibrium and indifference prices.
Method combines deep learning and elicitability for solving complex stochastic equations.
problem Solving McKean-Vlasov FBSDEs with common noise.
method Combines Picard iterations, elicitability, and deep learning.
result Validated on systemic-risk model and extended to quantile-mediated interactions.
Study uses MFG approach to model equilibrium pricing with market clearing condition.
problem Continuous asset pricing with market clearing condition.
method Mean field game approach to solve forward-backward SDEs of McKean-Vlasov type.
result Net order flow converges to zero in large N-limit with specified conditions.
The paper solves complex control problems using neural networks.
problem Solving McKean-Vlasov control problems.
method Mean-field neural networks and algorithms based on dynamic programming and stochastic maximum principle.
result Extensive numerical results show the accuracy of the proposed algorithms.
We extend a model of positive feedback and contagion in large mean-field systems, by introducing a common source of noise driven by Brownian motion. Although the driving dynamics are continuous, the positive feedback effect can lead to `blow-up' phenomena whereby solutions develop jump-discontinuities. Our main results…
Study shows how SGD in large neural networks behaves as neurons increase.
problem Understanding SGD behavior in overparameterized neural networks.
method Probabilistic approach to continuous-time dynamics of SGD, focusing on particle interactions.
result Particles' interactions asymptotically vanish, leading to a mean-field limit.
We study two-dimensional stochastic differential equations (SDEs) of McKean--Vlasov type in which the conditional distribution of the second component of the solution given the first enters the equation for the first component of the solution. Such SDEs arise when one tries to invert the Markovian projection developed …
New approach finds solutions to games with unbounded controls.
problem Existence of equilibrium in mean-field games with unbounded controls.
method Weak formulation and new existence/stability results for quadratic-growth generalized McKean-Vlasov BSDEs.
result Existence of equilibrium result for non-Markovian mean-field games with unbounded control space.
New Brownian motion defined in Minkowski normed spaces.
problem Constructing Brownian motion in non-Euclidean spaces.
method Singular McKean--Vlasov stochastic differential equation.
result Pathwise uniqueness of solutions to the stochastic differential equation.
Bayesian adversaries can outsmart traditional adversarial attacks.
problem Bayesian adversaries can manipulate machine learning models through small perturbations.
method Developed a continuous-time particle system (Abram) to approximate the gradient flow of the Bayesian adversarial robustness problem.
result Abram approximates the minimizer of the Bayesian adversarial robustness problem under certain assumptions.
New method controls renewable energy storage and portfolio selection with probabilistic constraints.
problem Control of McKean-Vlasov dynamics with probabilistic state constraints.
method Level-set approach for exact penalization and running maximum/integral cost.
result Extension to mean-field setting with machine learning algorithm.
Introduces a new system for modeling bank solvency contagion with heterogeneous impacts and exposures.
problem Modeling bank solvency contagion with asymmetric interactions and heterogeneous exposures.
method Develops a heterogeneous McKean-Vlasov system to characterize solvency contagion in interbank markets.
result Derives a unique solution for the system under certain conditions, resolving instability issues.
We present a simple uniqueness argument for a collection of McKean-Vlasov problems that have seen recent interest. Our first result shows that, in the weak feedback regime, there is global uniqueness for a very general class of random drivers. By weak feedback we mean the case where the contagion parameters are small e…
Study shows finite agent equilibrium converges to mean-field limit in asset pricing.
problem Asset pricing equilibrium in markets with finite vs infinite agents.
method Existence of finite agent equilibrium and strong convergence to mean-field limit.
result Finite agent equilibrium converges to mean-field limit under suitable conditions.
Wealth redistribution through Fokker-Planck equation controls preserves Gini coefficient.
problem Preserving Gini coefficient through proportional wealth tax.
method Formulating optimal redistribution as a control problem for Fokker-Planck equation.
result Progressive taxes redistribute within policy-relevant timescales.
Study controlled contagion with state-dependent killing, proving a comparison principle.
problem Analyzing controlled McKean--Vlasov contagion with state-dependent killing.
method Proof of a comparison principle using Wasserstein smooth-gauge comparison and killing-jump absorption estimates.
result Established a comparison principle for the two-population killed-particle HJB.
Framework learns stochastic dynamics from endpoint and intermediate distributions using soft energy constraints.
problem Learning stochastic dynamics from endpoint and intermediate distributional observations.
method Formulates generation as a McKean-Vlasov control problem with soft energy constraints, solving it through FBSDE.
result Model learns coherent stochastic trajectories matching prescribed marginal laws.
This paper analyzes how multiple investors can exploit relative arbitrage opportunities.
problem Analyzing how multiple investors can exploit relative arbitrage opportunities.
method Constructing a well-posed market dynamical system of McKean-Vlasov type, deriving optimal strategies, and finding Nash equilibrium.
result The conditions for relative arbitrage opportunities among competitive investors are derived.
Develop intrinsic consensus-based optimization framework on Riemannian manifolds with bounded curvature.
problem Nonconvex optimization on manifolds
method Intrinsic consensus-based optimization on Riemannian manifolds with bounded curvature
result Global convergence of the mean-field equation toward a global minimizer of the objective function.
Model connects financial contagion models to mean field analysis.
problem Systemic risk in financial networks.
method Combines Eisenberg-Noe and mean field models.
result Mean field limit derived from finite bank system.
Study market efficiency under partial information using SDEs and optimization.
problem Market efficiency under partial information constraints.
method McKean-Vlasov-type SDEs, Wasserstein barycenters, KL divergence, convex optimization, optimal control, nonlinear filtering.
result Convergence of reduced-information market price processes to true price process under increasing information flow.
Unified approach to time-inconsistent problems with distribution-dependent rewards.
problem Time-inconsistent problems with distribution-dependent rewards in behavioral finance and economics.
method Equilibrium master equation on Wasserstein space, refined derivatives, Itô's formula.
result Unified approach to find equilibrium solutions for time-inconsistent problems.
New deep learning methods solve symmetric PDEs efficiently.
problem Solving nonlinear symmetric PDEs in high dimensions.
method Design of PointNet and DeepSet neural networks.
result DeepSet networks provide more accurate solutions and gradients.
This paper studies a robust continuous-time Markowitz portfolio selection pro\-blem where the model uncertainty carries on the covariance matrix of multiple risky assets. This problem is formulated into a min-max mean-variance problem over a set of non-dominated probability measures that is solved by a McKean-Vlasov dy…
Modeling pollution from competing firms using mean-field games.
problem Pollution regulation of competitive firms producing similar goods.
method Developed a mean-field game model with cap-and-trade regulation.
result Explicit solutions found through Riccati differential equations.
Study optimal investment in large populations of competitive, heterogeneous agents.
problem Maximizing utility in a large, interacting agent system with relative performance concerns.
method Analyzes stochastic utility maximization game in finite and infinite agent settings, using graphon models and backward stochastic differential equations.
result Convergence of Nash equilibria and optimal utilities from finite to infinite agent models under specific conditions.
Study simulates Heston-type local stochastic volatility model using particle method.
problem Simulate calibrated Heston-type local stochastic volatility model with non-standard coefficients.
method Monte Carlo particle method, Euler-Maruyama scheme, full truncation Euler scheme.
result Strong convergence of Euler-Maruyama scheme with rate 1/2 in time, up to a logarithmic factor.