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48 results for Uncertain Yield

A method for accurate pricing of multidimensional derivatives under uncertain volatility.

problem High-dimensional stochastic control problem in uncertain volatility model.
method Backward actor-critic stochastic policy gradient scheme combining DP, PPO, and neural networks.
result Accurate and efficient pricing of multidimensional derivatives compared to benchmarks.

Framework for games with uncertain parameters, ensuring no player can improve by changing strategy.

problem Non-cooperative games with globally uncertain parameters and no common prior.
method Mixed strategies and subjective priors, Extended Equilibrium defined by fixed-point argument.
result Existence of Extended Equilibrium under certain conditions.

Deep RL agent improves lane changing in unpredictable traffic.

problem Uncertainty in other drivers' behaviors and safety vs agility trade-off.
method Developed a deep reinforcement learning agent in a simulated highway environment.
result Significantly better performance in noisy environments compared to heuristic methods.

Supply uncertainty leads to inefficient supply chain network formation.

problem How supply uncertainty affects supply chain network structure.
method Modeling a supply chain network with uncertain yield, where retailers and suppliers must form relationships and compete.
result Retailers tend to link to too few suppliers, leading to insufficient diversification of the supply base.

New clustering method for uncertain data using Wasserstein barycenters.

problem Clustering uncertain and structured data with observational/experimental error.
method Wasserstein barycenters and geodesic criterion for optimal clustering.
result Effective clustering of complex data in astronomy, biology, and remote sensing.

The paper explores how to handle uncertain evidence in probabilistic models.

problem Handling uncertain evidence in probabilistic models and stochastic simulators.
method The paper considers distributional evidence, Jeffrey's rule, and virtual evidence as methods for interpreting uncertain evidence.
result The paper provides guidelines on how to account for uncertain evidence and highlights the importance of careful consideration.

A new method sorts projects using Quicksort and Bradley-Terry model for uncertain long-term benefits.

problem Selecting projects with uncertain long-term benefits.
method Combining Quicksort and Bradley-Terry model for ranking projects based on uncertain long-term benefits.
result Proposed methods outperform existing aggregation methods and can be combined with sampling techniques.

In this paper, within the framework of uncertainty theory, the valuation of equity warrants is investigated. Different from the methods of probability theory, the equity warrants pricing problem is solved by using the method of uncertain calculus. Based on the assumption that the firm price follows an uncertain differe…

2017-11-22abs ↗pdf ↗

AugMask trains diffusion models on incomplete tabular data by augmenting missing values and applying denoising supervision.

problem Training diffusion models on incomplete tabular data with missing values.
method AugMask uses stochastic augmentation and denoising supervision to adapt diffusion models to incomplete data.
result AugMask enables diffusion-based tabular generators to outperform specialized missing-aware baselines across various datasets and missingness regimes.

Quantum methods model uncertain volatility in financial markets.

problem Modeling financial asset prices with uncertain volatility.
method Quantum stochastic calculus with unitary and non-unitary time evolution.
result Different volatility levels encoded in quantum states, leading to varied market price evolutions.

New model predicts dynamic volatility in uncertain financial markets.

problem Predicting dynamic volatility in financial markets with uncertainty.
method Generalized Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard (BN-S) model considering delay and fuzziness.
result Effective prediction of dynamic volatility with improved performance.

New algorithm for reinforcement learning in uncertain environments with unknown thresholds.

problem Safety in reinforcement learning in unknown and uncertain environments.
method Growing-Window estimator sampling and Stochastic Pessimistic-Optimistic Thresholding (SPOT) algorithm.
result Achieves sublinear regret and constraint violation of ildeO(T) ilde{\mathcal{O}}(\sqrt{T}).

The paper addresses portfolio allocation with uncertain covariance matrices, finding a logarithmic risk dependence.

problem Portfolio allocation with uncertain covariance matrices.
method Calculates the expected value of CARA utility function over a distribution of covariance matrices, considering uncertainty in future returns and covariances.
result Marginalization introduces a logarithmic dependence on risk, leading to lower allocation levels for higher uncertainties.

Bayesian Gaussian process models handle uncertain data locations in PDE approximations.

problem Handling uncertainties in data locations for PDE approximations.
method Bayesian inference of uncertain inputs integrated into Gaussian process predictions.
result Substantial reduction in predictive uncertainties achieved through Bayesian inference.

Paper proposes a transfer learning method for learning with label proportions that handles uncertain data.

problem Learning with label proportions (LLP) for uncertain data.
method Transfer learning approach to transfer knowledge from source to target tasks with uncertain data.
result The proposed TL-LLP method achieves better accuracy and is less sensitive to noise.

A new method solves complex financial equations efficiently.

problem Solving worst-case and best-case prices for two-factor uncertain volatility models.
method Decompose and integrate, then optimize; piecewise constant control; closed-form Green's functions; 2D convolution integrals; monotone numerical integration; Fast Fourier Transforms.
result The method efficiently computes the value function and optimal control, converging to the viscosity solution of the HJB equation.

A new policy learning method allows policies to abstain when uncertain, improving safety and applicability.

problem Risk of making decisions without full confidence in uncertain predictions.
method Policy learning with abstention, identifying near-optimal policies and constructing an abstention rule.
result Improved safety and applicability in policy learning, with theoretical guarantees.

IDT learns human preferences from uncertain decisions, even when humans are suboptimal.

problem Learning human preferences from uncertain and suboptimal decisions.
method Inverse decision theory (IDT) framework, statistical analysis of IDT, characterizing sample complexity.
result Learning preferences is easier when decisions are more uncertain, even if humans are suboptimal.

The paper tackles robust control with uncertain dependence using data-driven methods.

problem Nonparametric robust control under dependence uncertainty in multi-period stochastic systems.
method Nonparametric adaptive robust control framework using stochastic gradient descent ascent algorithm.
result The controller benefits from knowing more about the uncertain model.

Paper proposes online optimization for uncertain systems using machine learning and DRO.

problem Optimization of uncertain dynamical systems with distributional uncertainty.
method Combines machine learning with Distributional Robust Optimization (DRO) to handle uncertainty.
result Online solutions with probabilistic regret bounds for uncertain systems.

ProBoost boosts probabilistic classifiers by focusing on uncertain samples.

problem Improving probabilistic classifiers through targeted learning.
method ProBoost uses epistemic uncertainty to select challenging samples, increasing their weight for subsequent learners.
result ProBoost significantly improves classifier performance, especially with few weak learners.

Paper introduces an efficient comparison operator for robust multi-objective optimization with uncertain objectives.

problem Optimizing with uncertain objectives in multi-objective problems.
method Empirical approach to compare solutions with arbitrary distributions of uncertain objectives.
result Higher optimization quality achieved at lower overheads compared to existing techniques.

This paper tackles JSSP with uncertain task durations using DRL.

problem Job Shop Scheduling Problem with uncertain task durations.
method Integrates Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) to generate robust schedules.
result Advances DRL applications to JSSPs, enhancing generalization and scalability.

This paper improves learning uncertain Bayesian networks from incomplete data.

problem Learning conditional probabilities in Bayesian networks with limited data.
method Develops methods to estimate and quantify uncertainty in conditional probabilities with incomplete data.
result Improves state-of-the-art approaches for handling uncertain Bayesian networks with incomplete data.

Adapts Bayesian optimization for uncertain outcomes using stochastic sampling.

problem Optimizing with uncertain or stochastic outcomes in scientific and engineering problems.
method Proposes SSBO, a new framework that handles uncertainty and myopic decision making.
result SSBO techniques effectively optimize standard and applied problems.

Federated learning uses worst-case optimization to handle uncertain local data impacts.

problem Handling uncertainty in local data sets in federated learning.
method Reformulate FL problem using worst-case optimization theory, considering local data as uncertain functions bounded in a closed region.
result Comparison of FL performance with centralized learning and application of regularization factors.

In this paper, we propose the uncertain volatility models with stochastic bounds. Like the regular uncertain volatility models, we know only that the true model lies in a family of progressively measurable and bounded processes, but instead of using two deterministic bounds, the uncertain volatility fluctuates between …

2017-02-16abs ↗pdf ↗

UnKGCP generates prediction intervals for uncertain knowledge graphs with statistical guarantees.

problem Lack of quantified predictive uncertainty in existing UnKGE methods.
method Proposes extsc{UnKGCP} framework using conformal prediction with a novel nonconformity measure.
result Sharp prediction intervals effectively capture predictive uncertainty in diverse UnKGE methods.

Finding optimal feedback controllers for nonlinear dynamic systems from data is hard. Recently, Bayesian optimization (BO) has been proposed as a powerful framework for direct controller tuning from experimental trials. For selecting the next query point and finding the global optimum, BO relies on a probabilistic desc…

2017-09-20abs ↗pdf ↗

Novel pricing method for equity-indexed annuities under uncertain volatility and stochastic interest rate.

problem Pricing equity-indexed annuities with early surrender risk under uncertain market conditions.
method Advanced financial modeling techniques, including uncertain volatility framework and Hull-White model for interest rate dynamics. Numerical algorithm using tree-based framework with local volatility optimization.
result High effectiveness of the proposed numerical algorithm compared to machine learning-based methods.

GPMI method interpolates uncertain atrial conduction velocity on non-Euclidean manifolds.

problem Uncertainty in atrial conduction velocity calculations.
method Gaussian Process Manifold Interpolation (GPMI) on human atrial manifolds.
result GPMI accounts for atrial topology and calculates CV uncertainty.

A machine learning approach to compute Black-Scholes prices with uncertain volatility.

problem Approximating financial markets with continuous-time models like Black-Scholes when data is discrete.
method Generalized Polynomial Chaos (gPC) method combined with a machine learning technique called Bi-Fidelity.
result Efficient numerical method to quantify uncertainty in derivative pricing.

The paper tackles mean-variance analysis in Bayesian optimization under uncertainty.

problem Optimizing decisions in uncertain environments considering trade-offs between average and variance of risk.
method Developed bounds for mean and variance risk measures in Gaussian Process models and proposed AL algorithms for multi-task, multi-objective, and constrained optimization scenarios.
result Proposed AL algorithms effectively address the mean-variance trade-off in uncertain optimization scenarios.