Generalized Solutions in Nonlinear Stochastic Control Problems

An optimal stochastic control problem is considered for systems with unbounded controls satisfying an integral constraint. It is shown that there exists an optimal control within the class of generalized controls leading to impulse actions. Applying an approach of time transformation, developed recently for deterministic systems, the original control problem is shown to be equivalent to an optimal stopping problem. Moreover, the description of generalized solutions is given in terms of stochastic differential equations governed by a measure. Key words. nonlinear stochastic systems, impulse control, generalized solutions, discontinuous time-change AMS subject classifications. 49J30, 49N25, 93E20 PII. S0363012900374221

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: SIAMCO
• Authors: F. Dufour, Boris M. Miller
• Keywords: Control Problem, Optimal Stochastic Control, Optimal Stopping Problem, SIAMCO 2002