This paper introduces and illustrates a new version of the Monte Carlo method that has attractive properties for the numerical valuation of derivatives. The traditional Monte Carlo method has proven to be a powerful and flexible tool for many types of derivatives calculations. Under the...

In this paper, we propose an estimator for pricing high-dimensional American-style options and show that asymptotically its upper bias converges to zero. An advantage of the proposed estimator is that when combined with low discrepancy sequences, it exhibits a superior rate of convergence....

This paper examines the impact of habit formation on the demand for life-contingent contracts in a life-cycle model. We derive an analytical solution for the optimal consumption, portfolio choice, and life insurance/annuity purchases. We illustrate the mechanism by which the consumption habit...