Analytical-numeric formulas for the probability density function of multivariate stable and geo-stable distributions

Hassan Fallahgoul, S. M. Hashemiparast, Frank J Fabozzi, L. Klebanov

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Abstract

The main problem in applying the multivariate stable and geo-stable distributions is the lack of a closed-form formula for the probability density function. In this article, we provide a solution by using the connection between these two distributions and fractional calculus. The analytical-numeric formulas for the probability density function for these two probability distributions are obtained via three analytic approximation methods - homotopy perturbation method, Adomian decomposition method, and variational iteration method. Finally, the convergent analysis of the applied methods is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)260-282
Number of pages23
JournalJournal of Statistical Theory and Practice
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adomian decomposition method
  • Fractional calculus
  • Homotopy perturbation method
  • Multivariate geo-stable distributions
  • Multivariate stable distributions
  • Variational iteration method

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