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48 results for stochastic frontiers

The paper analyzes the stochastic frontiers of technological innovation using fractal dimensions.

problem Determining the levels of causality in technological innovation using fractal dimensions.
method The study uses high-frequency data to analyze the stochastic frontiers of production possibilities with level N of partitions in time.
result The main finding is the accuracy and power of indexing the levels of causality in technological innovation.

Method approximates efficient frontier of chance-constrained programs.

problem Approximating the efficient frontier of chance-constrained nonlinear programs.
method Stochastic approximation method based on bi-objective viewpoint.
result Converges to stationary solutions of a smooth approximation of the original problem.

This note finds closed-form solutions for mean-risk portfolios using a specific type of mixture distribution.

problem Finding optimal portfolios under mean-risk criteria for general distributions.
method Using normal mean-variance mixture (NMVM) distributions, the paper derives closed-form expressions for mean-risk frontiers by optimizing a Markowitz model with adjusted return vectors.
result Closed-form solutions for mean-risk portfolios are found for return vectors following NMVM distributions.

GeMA learns latent manifolds to benchmark complex systems.

problem Benchmarking complex systems like rail networks and economies with classical methods.
method Geometric Manifold Analysis (GeMA) using a productivity-manifold variational autoencoder (ProMan-VAE).
result GeMA provides more nuanced efficiency evaluations in complex systems.

Investigates portfolio selection under rough volatility model, showing quadratic efficient frontier.

problem Mean-variance portfolio selection under rough volatility models.
method Constructs an auxiliary stochastic process to solve Riccati-Volterra equation for optimal strategy.
result MV efficient frontier is quadratic, influenced by roughness and volatility of volatility.

Optimal reinsurance and investment strategies are derived under mean-variance criteria with partial information.

problem Optimal reinsurance and investment strategies for an insurance firm under mean-variance criteria with partially observable market dynamics.
method Formulated as a stochastic LQ control problem, solved using separation principle and stochastic filtering theory for partial information, and viscosity solution for full information.
result Efficient strategies and efficient frontier presented in closed forms via solutions to extended stochastic Riccati equations.

Researchers solved a model of an exhaustible resource with stochastic discoveries.

problem Optimal exploration of an exhaustible resource with uncertain discoveries.
method Impulse control and Poisson process of new discoveries.
result A frontier of critical levels of proven reserves exists, above which exploration is stopped.

New tools quantify deep generative models' performance.

problem Measuring the quality-diversity trade-off in deep generative models.
method Established non-asymptotic bounds on sample complexity and introduced frontier integrals.
result Smoothed estimators improve convergence rates of divergence frontiers.

The paper analyzes portfolio selection with non-linear wealth dynamics and random coefficients.

problem Mean-variance portfolio selection with non-linear wealth dynamics and random coefficients.
method Solves an auxiliary stochastic control problem to construct a candidate portfolio, verifies optimality using convex duality, and provides the efficient frontier.
result Obtains the efficient frontier in closed form, showing people prefer riskless assets over classical linear markets.

Neural network approximates weakly efficient frontier of convex vector optimization problems.

problem Approximating the weakly efficient frontier of convex vector optimization problems.
method Designing a neural network architecture to approximate the weakly efficient frontier of convex vector optimization problems (CVOP) satisfying Slater's condition.
result The proposed algorithm effectively approximates the true weakly efficient frontier of CVOPs, even for large problems.

Investigates risk measures for DC pension decumulation.

problem Develop optimal decumulation strategies for DC plan holders.
method Formulates decumulation as a control problem, studies risk measures (expected shortfall, linear shortfall, probability of shortfall).
result Optimal controls for expected reward and expected shortfall are identical to those for expected reward and linear shortfall.

A new method for multi-objective Bayesian optimization using entropy search and variational lower bound maximization.

problem Efficiently optimizing multiple objectives in continuous domains.
method Approximates the Pareto-frontier using a mixture distribution and optimizes the balance through variational lower bound maximization.
result Demonstrated effectiveness especially with many objective functions.

Algorithm maps trade-off between clustering fidelity and representation size.

problem Optimizing trade-off between clustering fidelity and representation size.
method Introduces primal Deterministic Information Bottleneck (DIB) problem for discrete search spaces.
result Shows richer Pareto frontier over Lagrangian relaxation.

A power-law fit to the empirical inference-compute frontier in LOB prediction suggests a scaling-law-style frontier.

problem Limit order book prediction
method Using a suite of models ranging from small decision trees to neural LOB architectures
result A power-law fit to the low- and mid-compute non-MLPLOB frontier extrapolates across multiple orders of magnitude and attains R2=0.941R^2=0.941 on the excluded high-compute MLPLOB target frontier.

U-Cast simplifies AI weather forecasting with a standard U-Net and efficient training.

problem Complex AI models limit accessibility and cost for weather forecasting.
method Simple U-Net backbone, deterministic pre-training, and probabilistic fine-tuning with Monte Carlo Dropout.
result U-Cast matches or exceeds state-of-the-art models in accuracy while reducing training and inference costs.

The paper develops methods to estimate the high-dimensional efficient frontier without distributional assumptions.

problem Estimating the mean-variance efficient frontier in high-dimensional settings.
method Random matrix theory and asymptotic analysis for high-dimensional data.
result Developed consistent estimators for the mean, variance, and covariance of the efficient frontier.

New research shows shrinkage methods re-scale portfolio efficient frontiers under distributional misspecification.

problem Poor performance of mean-variance portfolio decisions under distributional assumptions.
method Investigation of shrinkage methods under different distributional assumptions (auto-correlation, skewness, excess kurtosis).
result Shrinkage methods re-scale the sample efficient frontier, implying standard comparison methods are flawed.

Proposes a new model to optimize investment plans with varying terminal times.

problem Improving the classical mean-variance model for continuous time investments.
method Uses stochastic optimal control and varying terminal time to determine optimal strategies.
result Optimal strategies and terminal times can be determined to minimize portfolio variance.

Researchers study fairness-accuracy tradeoffs in predictive models for multiple groups.

problem Understanding the tradeoff between fairness and accuracy in models serving multiple demographic groups.
method Characterizing the fairness-accuracy (FA) Pareto frontier, approximating it from limited data, and bounding the worst-case gap.
result Derivation of worst-case-optimal estimators and uniform finite-sample bounds for the entire FA frontier.

A new asset allocation model uses Markov states from clustered efficient frontier coefficients.

problem Characterizing market regimes using efficient frontiers for better asset allocation.
method Hierarchical clustering of monthly efficient frontier coefficients to define states, then a Markov process on these states for portfolio optimization.
result The model significantly outperforms benchmark portfolios empirically.

The p-index improves investment performance for NYSE stocks but not for SSE stocks.

problem Improving investment performance for stocks using the p-index.
method Comparing different p-ratio strategies and empirical efficient frontiers for SSE and NYSE stocks.
result The p-index enhances investment performance for NYSE stocks but not for SSE stocks.

PFES uses entropy of Pareto-frontier for multi-objective Bayesian optimization.

problem Bayesian optimization for multi-objective problems, especially trade-off among objectives.
method Pareto-frontier entropy search (PFES) incorporating trade-off relation.
result PFES effectively incorporates dependency among objectives conditioned on Pareto-frontier.

We identify and optimize the fairness-accuracy tradeoff through TAF Curves and FAUC metrics.

problem Balancing fairness and accuracy in machine learning models for high-stakes decisions.
method Developed TAF Curves and FAUC metric to quantify the tradeoff, and introduced FairStacks framework to expand the Pareto frontier.
result FairStacks framework expands the empirical Pareto frontier and improves the FAUC for model ensembles.

The profitability of CPMMs is significantly impacted by mint and burn fees.

problem Understanding the profitability of decentralized exchanges.
method Formalized liquidity providers' profitability conditions, studied the effect of mint and burn fees, and compiled a large data set from Uniswap V2 transactions.
result The profitability of liquidity provision is severely affected by mint and burn costs.

A simplified model for fixed income portfolio optimisation.

problem Modeling interest rates and credit risk in fixed income portfolios.
method Proposes a two-factor model for the time evolution of the efficient frontier.
result The efficient frontier is mainly controlled by linear constraints, with standard deviation less important.

Study optimizes investment strategies in markets with contagious price jumps.

problem Optimizing portfolios in financial markets with contagious price jumps.
method Applied stochastic maximum principle, backward stochastic differential equations, and linear-quadratic control techniques.
result Obtained efficient strategy and efficient frontier in semi-closed form.

The paper introduces a machine learning method to forecast market direction using efficient frontier coefficients.

problem Improving asset return estimation for portfolio optimization.
method Monthly directional market forecast using an online decision tree trained on efficient frontier coefficients.
result The method outperforms baseline portfolios and other feature sets.

It is well established that in a market with inclusion of a risk-free asset the single-period mean-variance efficient frontier is a straight line tangent to the risky region, a fact that is the very foundation of the classical CAPM. In this paper, it is shown that in a continuous-time market where the risky prices are …

2009-06-04abs ↗pdf ↗

Differentiable relaxation for inferring partial orders from noisy linear data.

problem Inference of partial orders from linear data with noisy observations.
method Introducing a differentiable relaxation to model noisy linear extensions, replacing discontinuous precedence and feasibility with smooth surrogates.
result Smooth posterior that preserves partial-order semantics, supports gradient-based inference, and converges to hard likelihood.

Blockchain funds balance risk and return for various investors.

problem Creating diversified portfolios with risk parity for different risk appetites.
method Developed three funds (Alpha, Beta, Gamma) with distinct risk and return profiles, setting weights inversely proportional to risk.
result Blockchain enables investors to select their preferred risk-return combination and allocate wealth accordingly.

Investigates mean-variance portfolio selection in non-Markovian markets.

problem Continuous-time Markowitz mean-variance portfolio selection in fake stationary affine Volterra models.
method Stochastic factor solution to a Riccati BSDE, deriving explicit solutions as multi-dimensional Riccati-Volterra equations.
result Analytical closed-form expressions for optimal portfolio policies and mean-variance efficient frontier.

We consider the problem of finding the efficient frontier associated with the risk-return portfolio optimization model. We derive the analytical expression of the efficient frontier for a portfolio of N risky assets, and for the case when a risk-free asset is added to the model. Also, we provide an R implementation, an…

2013-07-01abs ↗pdf ↗

New algorithm reduces regret in online portfolio and quantum state learning.

problem Efficiently learning portfolios and quantum states online with minimal regret.
method BISONS algorithm for online portfolio selection, SCHRODINGER'S BISONS for quantum states, with polylogarithmic regret.
result First efficient algorithm with polylogarithmic regret for online portfolio selection and quantum states.

The paper tackles fair policy targeting by optimizing allocation rules to minimize unfairness.

problem Discrimination in individualized treatments of social welfare programs.
method Formulated as a mixed-integer linear program, solved using off-the-shelf algorithms, derived regret bounds and small sample guarantees.
result Designs fair and efficient treatment allocation rules within the Pareto frontier.

Study optimal investment and reinsurance strategy for insurers under random coefficients.

problem Optimal mean-variance investment-reinsurance problem for insurers under Cramér-Lundberg model with random coefficients.
method Reduced to a constrained stochastic linear-quadratic control problem with jumps, solved using BSDE techniques and SREs.
result Explicit efficient investment-reinsurance strategy and mean-variance frontier.

Modified Black-Scholes model predicts stock prices of frontier markets using machine learning.

problem Valuation of frontier market stocks using traditional models.
method Modified Black-Scholes model with machine learning validation.
result Machine learning improves prediction accuracy of stock prices.

The paper proposes a method to ensure fairness in machine learning models.

problem Ensuring fairness in machine learning models powered by supervised learning.
method Optimal affine transport and Wasserstein-2 barycenter to characterize the Pareto frontier between prediction error and statistical disparity.
result The proposed method effectively balances prediction accuracy and fairness, as demonstrated by numerical simulations.

In this paper we consider the problem of inference on a class of sets describing a collection of admissible models as solutions to a single smooth inequality. Classical and recent examples include, among others, the Hansen-Jagannathan (HJ) sets of admissible stochastic discount factors, Markowitz-Fama (MF) sets of mean…

2012-11-19abs ↗pdf ↗

ML Compass helps organizations choose AI models that balance utility, cost, and compliance.

problem Selecting AI models that meet user utility, deployment costs, and compliance requirements.
method Develops ML Compass, a framework for constrained optimization over a capability-cost frontier, using internal measures and empirical data.
result ML Compass produces deployment-aware recommendations that differ from capability-only rankings, clarifying trade-offs between capability, cost, and safety.

Framework learns best model from diverse pretrained models for distribution shift.

problem No single pretrained model is best for all downstream tasks under distribution shift.
method Frontier Learning constructs a unified feature from white-box and black-box models, fitting a lightweight learner.
result Frontier Learning matches or outperforms strongest individual reuse strategy across settings.