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Title: A Connection between Singular Stochastic Control and Optimal Stopping

Journal Article · · Applied Mathematics and Optimization
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  1. Department of Economics and Business Administration, Agder University College, Serviceboks 422, N-4604 Kristiansand (Norway)

We show that the value function of a singular stochastic control problem is equal to the integral of the value function of an associated optimal stopping problem. The connection is proved for a general class of diffusions using the method of viscosity solutions.

OSTI ID:
21064228
Journal Information:
Applied Mathematics and Optimization, Vol. 49, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00245-003-0778-2; Copyright (c) 2003 Springer-Verlag; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0095-4616
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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