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Geometric Formalization of First-Order Stochastic Dominance in $N$ Dimensions: A Tractable Path to Multi-Dimensional Economic Decision Analysis

Logic in Computer Science 2025-05-20 v1 Theoretical Economics Computational Finance

Abstract

This paper introduces and formally verifies a novel geometric framework for first-order stochastic dominance (FSD) in NN dimensions using the Lean 4 theorem prover. Traditional analytical approaches to multi-dimensional stochastic dominance rely heavily on complex measure theory and multivariate calculus, creating significant barriers to formalization in proof assistants. Our geometric approach characterizes NN-dimensional FSD through direct comparison of survival probabilities in upper-right orthants, bypassing the need for complex integration theory. We formalize key definitions and prove the equivalence between traditional FSD requirements and our geometric characterization. This approach achieves a more tractable and intuitive path to formal verification while maintaining mathematical rigor. We demonstrate how this framework directly enables formal analysis of multi-dimensional economic problems in portfolio selection, risk management, and welfare analysis. The work establishes a foundation for further development of verified decision-making tools in economics and finance, particularly for high-stakes domains requiring rigorous guarantees.

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@article{arxiv.2505.12840,
  title  = {Geometric Formalization of First-Order Stochastic Dominance in $N$ Dimensions: A Tractable Path to Multi-Dimensional Economic Decision Analysis},
  author = {Jingyuan Li},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2505.12840},
  year   = {2025}
}