This paper studies a new randomized quasi-Monte Carlo method for estimating the mean and variance of the Pareto distribution...
Keywords: Discrepancy, efficiency, Goodness-of-fit test, mean square error, Quasi-Monte Carlo methods, Random number generation
04/2007 | Monte Carlo Methods and Applications, Walter de GruyterIn this paper, we present a strategy for pricing discrete Asian options, i.e. for options whose payoff depends on the average price of the underlying asset where the average is extended over a fixed period up to the maturity date...
Keywords: Asian option, hyperbolic distribution, Quasi-Monte Carlo methods, Esscher transform
09/2003 | Monte Carlo Methods and Applications, Walter de Gruyter