Some Multi-step Coupling Constructions for Markov Chains
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We describe some old and new methods for coupling the flow of a discrete time Markov chain, provided its transition function is known. Examples including Hastings-Metropolis and Gibbs samplers are given.
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تاریخ انتشار 2000