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Robust Control and Model Uncertainty

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The following sections are included:IntroductionA Benchmark Resource Allocation ProblemModel MisspecificationTwo Robust Control ProblemsRecursivity of the Multiplier FormulationTwo Preference OrderingsRecursivity of the Preference OrderingsConcluding Remarks
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  • Thomas J. Sargent & LarsPeter Hansen, 2001. "Robust Control and Model Uncertainty," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 91(2), pages 60-66, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:91:y:2001:i:2:p:60-66
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/aer.91.2.60
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    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • C61 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Optimization Techniques; Programming Models; Dynamic Analysis

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