Probabilistic Constrained Optimization: Methodology and Applications
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Main Author: Uryasev, Stanislav P. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Springer US 2000
Series:Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications 49
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:Probabilistic and percentile/quantile functions play an important role in several applications, such as finance (Value-at-Risk), nuclear safety, and the environment. Recently, significant advances have been made in sensitivity analysis and optimization of probabilistic functions, which is the basis for construction of new efficient approaches. This book presents the state of the art in the theory of optimization of probabilistic functions and several engineering and finance applications, including material flow systems, production planning, Value-at-Risk, asset and liability management, and optimal trading strategies for financial derivatives (options). Audience: The book is a valuable source of information for faculty, students, researchers, and practitioners in financial engineering, operation research, optimization, computer science, and related areas
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XII, 308 p)
ISBN:9781475731507
9781441948403
ISSN:1571-568X
DOI:10.1007/978-1-4757-3150-7

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