Ambiguous Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes: Structural Results and Applications

Saghafian, S

Ambiguous Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes: Structural Results and Applications

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Saghafian, S. 2018. “Ambiguous Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes: Structural Results and Applications.” Journal of Economic Theory 178: 1-35. Copy at https://tinyurl.com/y8kmau93

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INFORMS 2015 Junior Faculty Interest Group (JFIG) Best Paper Competition (Honorable Mention)

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