Stochastic differential equations

In summary, the conversation discusses a member's interest in stochastic calculus and risk management/actuarial/finance jobs. They ask for help with solving two equations involving Poisson and standard Brownian motion. The first equation can be solved using the solution formula for a stochastic differential equation with Poisson arrivals, while the second equation can be solved using Ito's lemma.
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Hello to all, I am a new member, but I've been reading and getting help from this forum for a year!
I recently started to study about stochastic calculus because I am considering risk management/ actuarial/ finance job.
I would appreciate your help.

If we have Poisson $(\lambda)$ and $W$ Standard Brownian motion
How can I solve these?

a) $dX_t=-\lambda X_t dt+X_{t-}dN_t$, $t\geq 0,X_0=1$.

b)$dX_t=X_{t-}\cdot(-\lambda dt+dW_t+dN_t)$, $t\geq 0,X_0=1$.

I think the first one could be solved using Girsanov transformation but I am not sure if this will work. As for the second one I am completely lost.

Thank you
 
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for your help!To solve the first equation, we can use the solution formula for a stochastic differential equation with Poisson arrivals. The solution is given by:$X_t = X_0 \exp(-\lambda t)+\int_0^t X_{s-} dN_s$.To solve the second equation, we can use the Ito's lemma. The solution is given by:$X_t = X_0 \exp(-\lambda t + \frac{1}{2}\int_0^t dW_s^2) + \int_0^t X_{s-}dW_s$.
 

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What is a stochastic differential equation?

A stochastic differential equation (SDE) is a mathematical equation that describes the evolution of a system over time, taking into account both deterministic and random components. It is used to model systems that involve uncertainty or randomness, and is commonly used in fields such as physics, finance, and biology.

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An ordinary differential equation (ODE) describes the evolution of a system based on its current state, while an SDE takes into account random fluctuations in addition to the system's current state. This makes SDEs more suitable for modeling complex systems that involve uncertainty.

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The stochastic term in an SDE represents the random fluctuations or noise in the system. It can be described by a Wiener process, also known as Brownian motion, which is a continuous-time random process. The presence of the stochastic term in an SDE allows for the uncertainty and variability in the system to be taken into account.

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