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\begin{document}
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\begin{document}
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The computational approach I have decided to take is an application of
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The computational approach I have decided to take is an application of
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\cite{MALIAR2018}, where the policy function is approximated using a
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\cite{Maliar2019}, where the policy function is approximated using a
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neural network.
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neural network.
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The approach uses the fact that the euler equation implicitly defines the
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The approach uses the fact that the euler equation implicitly defines the
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By choosing a neural network as the functional approximation, we are able to
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By choosing a neural network as the functional approximation, we are able to
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use the fact that a NN with a single hidden layer can be used to approximate
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use the fact that a NN with a single hidden layer can be used to approximate
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functions arbitrarily well
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functions arbitrarily well
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under certain conditions\footnote{FIND REFERENCE, SEE MALIAR}.
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under certain conditions \cref{White1990}.
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We can also
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We can also
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take advantage of the significant computational and practical improvements
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take advantage of the significant computational and practical improvements
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currently revolutionizing Machine Learning.
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currently revolutionizing Machine Learning.
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The second step is to generate functions that represent the optimality conditions.
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The second step is to generate functions that represent the optimality conditions.
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By taking the appropriate derivatives with respect to the laws of motion and
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By taking the appropriate derivatives with respect to the laws of motion and
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utility functions, this can be constructed explicitly.
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utility functions, this can be constructed explicitly.
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Once these two functions are completed, they can be combined to create
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Once these two functions are completed, they can be combined to create
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the euler equations, as described in appendix \ref{appx??}.
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the euler equations, as described in appendix \ref{APX:Derivations:EulerEquations}.
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%%% Is it FaFCCs or recursion that allows this to occur?
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%%% Is it FaFCCs or recursion that allows this to occur?
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%%% I believe both are ways to approach the problem.
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%%% I believe both are ways to approach the problem.
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One key question is how to handle the case of heterogeneous agents.
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One key question is how to handle the case of heterogeneous agents.
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When the laws of motion depend on other agents' decisions, as is the case
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When the laws of motion depend on other agents' decisions, as is the case
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described in \ref{lawsOFMotion}, intertemporal iteration may
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described in \ref{SEC:Laws}, intertemporal iteration may
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require knowing the other agents best response function.
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require knowing the other agents best response function.
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I believe I can model this in the constellation operator's case
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I believe I can model this in the constellation operator's case
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by solving for the policy functions of each class of operator
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by solving for the policy functions of each class of operator
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