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An algorithm (CoDeFi) for overcoming the curse of dimensionality in mathematical finance

Authors :
LeFloch, Philippe G.
Mercier, Jean-Marc
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

We present an algorithm (CoDeFi) which overcomes the curse of dimensionality (CoD) in scientific computations and, especially, in mathematical finance (Fi). Our method applies a broad class of partial differential equations such as Kolmogorov-type equations and, for instance, the Black and Scholes equation. As a main feature, our algorithm allows one to solve partial differential equations in large dimensions and provides a general framework for stochastic problems. In insurance or finance applications, the number of dimensions corresponds to the number of risk sources and it is crucial to have a numerical method that remains robust and reliable in large dimensions.<br />Comment: 7 pages

Subjects

Subjects :
Mathematics - Numerical Analysis

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1606.09612
Document Type :
Working Paper