Using Chebyshev Polynomials to Approximate Partial Differential Equations

被引:11
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作者
Caporale, Guglielmo Maria [1 ]
Cerrato, Mario [2 ]
机构
[1] Brunel Univ, Ctr Empir Finance, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, Middx, England
[2] Univ Glasgow, Dept Econ, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
关键词
European options; Chebyshev polynomial approximation; Chebyshev nodes; INVESTMENT; OPTIONS;
D O I
10.1007/s10614-009-9172-8
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This paper suggests a simple method based on a Chebyshev approximation at Chebyshev nodes to approximate partial differential equations (PDEs). It consists in determining the value function by using a set of nodes and basis functions. We provide two examples: pricing a European option and determining the best policy for shutting down a machine. The suggested method is flexible, easy to programme and efficient. It is also applicable in other fields, providing efficient solutions to complex systems of PDEs.
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页码:235 / 244
页数:10
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