A Stochastic Sequential Allocation Model.
Abstract
The following model is considered, and is described in terms of an investment problem. There are D units available for investment. During each of N time periods an opportunity to invest will occur with probability p. As soon as an opportunity presents itself one must decide how much of his available resources to invest. If an amount, y, is invested then an expected profit P(y) is obtained, where P is a nondecreasing continuous function. The amount y then becomes unavailable for future investment. The problem is to decide how much to invest at each opportunity so as to maximize total expected profit. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 16, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0787131
Entities
People
- C. Derman
- G. J. Lieberman
- S. M. Ross
Organizations
- Stanford University