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Optimal switching with constraints and utility maximization of an indivisible market

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Abstract

This work focuses on optimal switching with constraints. Our motivation stems from utility maximization of an indivisible market. The dynamic programming approach is used; the value function is characterized as the unique viscosity solution of a quasi-variational inequality. The unbounded domain introduces new challenges. By studying the sample paths of the diffusion at the boundary, a sufficient condition for the continuity of the value function is provided, yielding the desired characterization. Not only are the results of this work applicable to the utility maximization problem, but also they can be used for general optimal switching problems with finite regimes. © 2012 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)629-651
JournalSIAM Journal on Control and Optimization
Volume50
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Research Keywords

  • Continuity of value function
  • Dynamic programming
  • Indivisible market
  • Quasi-variational inequality
  • Transaction cost
  • Utility optimization

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  • COPYRIGHT TERMS OF DEPOSITED FINAL PUBLISHED VERSION FILE: © 2012 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

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