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A basic formula for performance gradient estimation of semi-Markov decision processes

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  • Li, Yanjie
  • Cao, Fang

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This paper presents a basic formula for performance gradient estimation of semi-Markov decision processes (SMDPs) under average-reward criterion. This formula directly follows from a sensitivity equation in perturbation analysis. With this formula, we develop three sample-path-based gradient estimation algorithms by using a single sample path. These algorithms naturally extend many gradient estimation algorithms for discrete-time Markov systems to continuous time semi-Markov models. In particular, they require less storage than the algorithm in the literature.

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  • Li, Yanjie & Cao, Fang, 2013. "A basic formula for performance gradient estimation of semi-Markov decision processes," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 224(2), pages 333-339.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:224:y:2013:i:2:p:333-339
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2012.08.010
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