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General Analytical Solutions For Mertons'S-Type Consumption-Investment Problems

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  • Fabio Trojani
  • Roberto G. Ferretti

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We solve analytically the Merton's problem of an investor with time additive power utility. For general state dynamics, we prove existence of two power series representations of the relevant optimal policies and value functions, which hold for all admissible risk aversion parameters. We characterize all terms in the power series by a recursive formula, allowing analytical computations to arbitrary order. Some applications to explicit model settings highlight a very satisfactory accuracy of finite order approximations provided by our power series solution approach.

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  • Fabio Trojani & Roberto G. Ferretti, 2005. "General Analytical Solutions For Mertons'S-Type Consumption-Investment Problems," University of St. Gallen Department of Economics working paper series 2005 2005-02, Department of Economics, University of St. Gallen.
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    Keywords

    Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations; Higher Order Asymptotic Poli- cies; Merton's Model; Partial Equilibrium; Perturbation Theory;
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    JEL classification:

    • C60 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - General
    • C61 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Optimization Techniques; Programming Models; Dynamic Analysis
    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions

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