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A Knightian irreversible investment problem

In this paper, we study an irreversible investment problem under Knightian uncertainty. In a general framework, in which Knightian uncertainty is modeled through a set of multiple priors, we prove… Click to show full abstract

In this paper, we study an irreversible investment problem under Knightian uncertainty. In a general framework, in which Knightian uncertainty is modeled through a set of multiple priors, we prove existence and uniqueness of the optimal investment plan, and derive necessary and sufficient conditions for optimality. This allows us to construct the optimal policy in terms of the solution to a stochastic backward equation under the worst-case scenario. In a time-homogeneous setting - where risk is driven by a geometric Brownian motion and Knightian uncertainty is realized through a so-called ``k-ignorance'' - we are able to provide the explicit form of the optimal irreversible investment plan.

Keywords: problem knightian; investment; investment problem; knightian uncertainty; irreversible investment

Journal Title: Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications
Year Published: 2022

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