Control of a finite dam when the input process is either spectrally positive Levy or spectrally positive Levy reflected at its infimum

Abstract

We consider the control of a finite dam when the input process is either spectrally positive Levy or spectrally positive Levy reflected at its infimum, using P(M,Lambda,tau) control policies. Our results extend and unify the results Bea et al (2003), Lam and Lou (1987), and Attia (1987). The techniques used by the above authors involve solving systems of differential or integral equations. Our methods of proof are based on the theory and methods of scale functions of Levy processes.