Extreme Value Theory.

Catalog description

This course covers both mathematical theory and statistical methodology concerned with extreme values in sequences of random variables. IID theory: the three types of extreme value distributions, statistical methods by block maxima and threshold exceedances. Extensions to dependent stochastic sequences: the extremal index and related concepts. Multivariate and spatial extremes, max-stable process. Applications in: engineering and strength of materials; finance and insurance; environment and climate.