A numerical algorithm for fully nonlinear HJB equations: an approach by control randomization

We propose a probabilistic numerical algorithm to solve Backward Stochastic Differential Equations (BSDEs) with nonnegative jumps, a class of BSDEs introduced in [9] for representing fully nonlinear HJB equations. In particular, this allows us to numerically solve stochastic control problems with controlled volatility, possibly degenerate. Our backward scheme, based on least-squares regressions, takes advantage of high-dimensional properties of Monte-Carlo methods, and also provides a parametric estimate in feedback form for the optimal control. A partial analysis of the error of the scheme is provided, as well as numerical tests on the problem of superreplication of option with uncertain volatilities and/or correlations, including a detailed comparison with the numerical results from the alternative scheme proposed in [7].

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Source https://hal.science/hal-00905899
Author Kharroubi, Idris, Langrené, Nicolas, Pham, Huyên
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Last Updated May 8, 2026, 04:59 (UTC)
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contributor Mathématiques de l'économie et de la finance ; CEntre de REcherches en MAthématiques de la DEcision (CEREMADE) ; Université Paris Dauphine-PSL ; Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL)-Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Paris Dauphine-PSL ; Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL)-Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
creator Kharroubi, Idris
date 2013-11-18T00:00:00
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harvest_source_title test moissonnage SELUNE
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