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48 results for choice theory

Researchers analyze sign choices for O-planes in orientifolds, proving stabilisation and deriving topological constraints.

problem Assigning sign choices to O-planes in orientifolds of type II string theory.
method Investigating sequences of invariant p-gerbes and coboundary maps to derive sign choices and topological constraints.
result Sign choice homomorphisms stabilise with the dimension of the orientifold and topological constraints on sign configurations are derived.

RLHF performs well despite violating social choice theory axioms.

problem RLHF's empirical success contradicts social choice theory axioms.
method Showed RLHF satisfies pairwise majority and Condorcet consistency under mild assumptions, and introduced new alignment criteria.
result RLHF satisfies pairwise majority and Condorcet consistency under mild assumptions, explaining its practical success.

Accelerates deep neural network training with a generalized BN approach.

problem Conventional Batch Normalization (BN) struggles with convergence speed and error rate.
method Introduces Generalized Batch Normalization (GBN) using alternative deviation measures and statistics.
result GBN accelerates training and often improves error rate compared to conventional BN.

Abstract: A possibilistic portfolio choice problem using expected utility operators.

problem A possibilistic portfolio choice problem in the framework of expected utility operators.
method Using expected utility operators, the paper formulates a possibilistic choice problem and derives two approximate calculation formulas for optimization.
result Two approximate calculation formulas for optimization of possibilistic portfolio choice problem.

Estimates multi-attribute choice preferences using private signals and matrix factorization.

problem Modeling multi-attribute choice preferences under weak assumptions.
method Generative choice model with latent factor matrices and private signals; multi-stage matrix factorization.
result Validated estimation performance of novel algorithm through simulations.

In anomaly-free quantum field theories the integrand in the bosonic functional integral--the exponential of the effective action after integrating out fermions--is often defined only up to a phase without an additional choice. We term this choice ``setting the quantum integrand''. In the low-energy approximation to M-t…

2004-09-14abs ↗pdf ↗

Memory affects how we perceive time and make decisions about the future.

problem Temporal distortions and intertemporal choice preferences in humans and non-human subjects.
method Combining information theory and artificial intelligence, the study explains these phenomena through sensorimotor representation coding efficiency.
result Memory constraints lead to a renormalization of perceived timescales, resulting in different discount functions.

Study binary choice with asymmetric loss, offering simple solutions.

problem Binary choice with asymmetric loss in data-rich environments.
method Loss-based reweighting of logistic regression or machine learning techniques.
result Valid decisions on binary outcomes with general loss functions.

Graph neural networks improve residential location choice predictions.

problem Capturing spatial dependence in discrete choice models.
method Graph Neural Networks (GNN) for analyzing spatial alternatives.
result GNN-DCMs outperform classical models in residential location choice predictions.

Many investment models in discrete or continuous-time settings boil down to maximizing an objective of the quantile function of the decision variable. This quantile optimization problem is known as the quantile formulation of the original investment problem. Under certain monotonicity assumptions, several schemes to so…

2014-03-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Study finds managers' tenure and education influence their choice between in-court and out-of-court restructuring.

problem Exploring managers' characteristics and their impact on restructuring decisions.
method Empirical investigation using upper echelons theory and data from 342 managers of French firms.
result Managers with longer tenure and higher education levels prefer private restructuring over court involvement.

Signature Isolation Forest removes constraints from FIF by using rough path theory's signature transform.

problem Challenges in FIF's linear inner product and dictionary choices leading to unreliable results.
method Introduces Signature Isolation Forest using rough path theory's signature transform to remove linearity constraints.
result Demonstrates relevance of methods through numerical experiments and real-world applications.

In this paper, we develop differential twisted K-theory and define a twisted Chern character on twisted K-theory which depends on a choice of connection and curving on the twisting gerbe. We also establish the general Riemann-Roch theorem in twisted K-theory and find some applications in the study of twisted K-theory o…

2007-08-23abs ↗pdf ↗

aMCL uses annealing to improve hypothesis diversity in ambiguous tasks.

problem Limitations of Winner-takes-all in predicting plausible hypotheses.
method Combines simulated annealing with Multiple Choice Learning (MCL).
result Enhanced exploration of hypothesis space during training.

Study competition in OTC CDS market through CCP and interdealer choice models.

problem Analyze competition dynamics in OTC credit default swap market.
method Developed models for CCP choice and interdealer counterpart selection using semi-supervised learning and game theory.
result Introduced novel metrics and algorithms for understanding market dynamics.

Alt-GNNs improve travel mode choice modeling by integrating graph neural networks with GEV models.

problem Capturing alternative dependence in discrete choice models with predefined, symmetric, and uniform dependence.
method Introducing Alternative Graph Neural Networks (Alt-GNNs) that embed alternative dependence within a unified framework.
result Alt-GNNs significantly improve predictive performance over benchmark models in travel mode choice datasets.

We investigate how the choice of decision makers can be varied under the presence of risk and uncertainty. Our analysis is based on the approach we have previously applied to individual decision makers, which we now generalize to the case of decision makers that are members of a society. The approach employs the mathem…

2014-09-02abs ↗pdf ↗

New invariant for foliated manifolds connects algebraic K-theory and differential geometry.

problem Developing an invariant for foliated manifolds with stable framing and partially flat vector bundles.
method Introduces a C/Z\mathbb{C}/\mathbb{Z}-valued invariant using integration in differential K-theory and η-invariants of Dirac operators.
result The invariant is independent of additional choices if the codimension is small and includes classical invariants.

A new method reduces high-dimensional state space for dynamic choice models.

problem Estimation of dynamic discrete choice models is computationally intensive and infeasible in high-dimensional settings.
method Recursive partitioning algorithm to reduce dimensionality of high-dimensional state space.
result Our method reduces estimation bias and makes estimation feasible.

Unlike the case of surfaces of topologically finite type, there are several different Teichmüller spaces that are associated to a surface of topological infinite type. These Teichmüller spaces first depend (set-theoretically) on whether we work in the hyperbolic category or in the conformal category. They also depend, …

2008-08-06abs ↗pdf ↗

Diffusion models adapt to low-dimensional data regardless of coefficient choices.

problem Understanding how diffusion models adapt to low-dimensional data structures.
method Analysis of diffusion models with flexible coefficient choices.
result Proven that O~(k/ε)\widetilde{O}(k/\varepsilon) iterations suffice for accurate sampling in total variation distance.

We develop a Bayesian nonparametric extension of the popular Plackett-Luce choice model that can handle an infinite number of choice items. Our framework is based on the theory of random atomic measures, with the prior specified by a gamma process. We derive a posterior characterization and a simple and effective Gibbs…

2012-11-19abs ↗pdf ↗

New methods show quasinormal modes can be defined using various stationary Killing vectors.

problem Proving asymptotic expansions for wave equations in Kerr-de Sitter spacetimes.
method New definition of quasinormal modes using different stationary Killing vectors.
result Horizon Killing vector fields work for analysis, simplifying the problem.

In this article, we address the question of how non-knowledge about future events that influence economic agents' decisions in choice settings has been formally represented in economic theory up to date. To position our discussion within the ongoing debate on uncertainty, we provide a brief review of historical develop…

2012-09-10abs ↗pdf ↗

The study examines how choice of risk measure and volatility estimator affects procyclicality.

problem Understanding the factors affecting procyclicality in risk measure estimation.
method Examined three risk measures (Value-at-Risk, Expected Shortfall, Expectile), realized volatility estimators (sample variance, mean absolute deviation), and two models (iid and GARCH).
result Procyclicality is always present regardless of the choice of risk measure and realized volatility estimator.

Tutorials on preference learning with Gaussian Processes.

problem Understanding individual preferences and choices for efficient and personalized applications.
method Presentation of a comprehensive framework for preference learning with Gaussian Processes, incorporating rationality principles.
result Construction of preference learning models that encompass various utility models and scenarios.

A new model uses neural networks for consistent discrete choice analysis.

problem Difficulties in specifying utility functions in RUM models.
method Alternative-Specific and Shared weights Neural Network (ASS-NN) model.
result ASS-NN provides consistent outcomes without specifying utility form.

The paper classifies extensions of Yang-Mills-type theories, proving maximality and universality are dense properties.

problem Classifying extensions of Yang-Mills-type theories.
method Categorical characterization and dense properties analysis.
result Maximality and universality are dense properties in the one-point compactification of extension classes.