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Abstract
We analyse a binary state continuous-time Markov decision problem. The standard Hamilton–Jacobi– Bellman equation is introduced and, with suitable assumptions on the probability rate and on the cost function, it can be replaced by a simpler backward differential equation. Through a numerical example, we show how to find an optimal feedback control using the results presented in this paper.
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WSEAS Transactions on Mathematics publishes original research papers relating to applied and theoretical mathematics. We aim to bring important work to a wide international audience and therefore only publish papers of exceptional scientific value that advance our understanding of these particular areas. The research presented must transcend the limits of case studies, while both experimental and theoretical studies are accepted. It is a multi-disciplinary journal and therefore its content mirrors the diverse interests and approaches of scholars involved with linear algebra, numerical analysis, differential equations, statistics and related areas. We also welcome scholarly contributions from officials with government agencies, international agencies, and non-governmental organizations.