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A short proof of the Doob-Meyer theorem
Mathias Beiglböck1, Walter Schachermayer1, Bezirgen Veliyev1
1Faculty of Mathematics, Vienna University, Nordbergstr. 15, 1090 Wien, Austria.
Stochastic Processes and Their Applications
|April 13, 2019
Summary
Every submartingale has a unique Doob-Meyer decomposition into a martingale and a predictable increasing process. This paper presents a concise proof of this fundamental theorem in stochastic processes.
Area of Science:
- Probability Theory
- Stochastic Processes
- Mathematical Analysis
Background:
- Submartingales are a key concept in probability theory.
- The Doob-Meyer decomposition is a fundamental result for submartingales.
- Existing proofs can be lengthy and complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a concise proof of the Doob-Meyer decomposition theorem.
- To offer a self-contained explanation of the theorem.
- To enhance understanding of submartingale properties.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the theoretical aspects of stochastic processes.
- It involves rigorous mathematical derivations.
- The proof is presented in a streamlined manner.
Main Results:
- A unique decomposition of any submartingale into a martingale and a predictable increasing process is proven.
- The proof is significantly shorter than previous approaches.
- Key arguments from existing literature are integrated for completeness.
Conclusions:
- The Doob-Meyer decomposition theorem is confirmed with a simplified proof.
- This work facilitates a deeper understanding of submartingale behavior.
- The self-contained nature of the proof aids accessibility for researchers.
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