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This paper examines the value function of a partial hedging problem under model ambiguity. The study is based on a dual representation of the value function obtained by the authors. We formulate a family of control problems, whose value processes are characterized as solutions of a backward stochastic differential equation and give a sufficient condition to identify optimal controls.
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DHH wishes to express his gratitude to N. El Karoui and N. Touzi for stimulating discussions and helpful comments. It is also greatly acknowledged the hospitality of the CMAP of the Ecole Polytechnique.
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Hernández-Hernández, D., Treviño-Aguilar, E. Characterization of the Value Process in Robust Efficient Hedging. J Optim Theory Appl 161, 56–75 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10957-012-0168-5
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