Beyond Worst-Case: Instance-Dependent Optimality in Reinforcement Learning

Explore instance-dependent optimality in reinforcement learning through this 44-minute lecture by Martin Wainwright from UC Berkeley. Delve into topics such as global minimax, policy evaluation, and the optimality of TD learning. Learn how to develop instance-optimal algorithms and understand useful bounds in the context of reinforcement learning from batch data and simulation. Gain insights into decoupling techniques and optimal site selection. Conclude with a summary and engage in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of advanced reinforcement learning concepts.