Weak convergence of delay SDEs with applications to Carath\'eodory approximation

Abstract

In this paper, we consider a fundamental class of stochastic differential equations with time delays. Our aim is to investigate the weak convergence with respect to delay parameter of the solutions. Based on the techniques of Malliavin calculus, we obtain an explicit estimate for the rate of convergence. An application to the Carath\'eodory approximation scheme of stochastic differential equations is provided as well.