Mathematical Modeling for Economics and Finance: Probability, Stochastic Processes, and Differential Equations
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "D1: Probability and Statistics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: financial mathematics; backward stochastic differential equations; stochastic optimal control
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Probability theory and stochastic processes lie at the heart of modern economic and financial analysis, providing advanced mathematical frameworks essential for analyzing dynamic economic and financial systems. From quantifying systemic risks to optimizing dynamic decision-making, these mathematical frameworks underpin groundbreaking advancements in asset pricing, behavioral finance, and macroeconomic policy.
We are pleased to invite you to submit your most recent research to this Special Issue titled “Mathematical Modeling for Economics and Finance: Probability, Stochastic Processes, and Differential Equations”.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research at the intersection of advanced mathematics and economic/financial theory, focusing on probability, stochastic processes, and differential equations as pivotal tools for modeling complex systems. It aims to promote the integration of theoretical research in uncertainty modeling with practical applications. This Special Issue encourages the development of innovative and rigorous mathematical models to address complex real-world problems and to advance the theory of rational decision-making under uncertainty.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following research areas:
- The applications of nonlinear expectation and backward stochastic differential equations in modeling economic behavior;
- Mean-field games in economics;
- Derivative pricing under uncertainty;
- Strategy formulation under incomplete information and stochastic optimization in portfolio management;
- Machine learning-enhanced financial forecasting.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xinwei Feng
Dr. Panyu Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- backward stochastic differential equations
- nonlinear expectation
- mean-field games
- asset pricing models
- risk management
- portfolio optimization
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