The VFI - Accelerator FPGA is an Amazon Machine Image designed to enhance the performance of Value Function Iteration algorithms by leveraging FPGA hardware acceleration. This AMI provides the necessary code and environment to replicate the results presented in the paper "A Hardware Approach to Value Function Iteration," offering a practical solution for computational tasks that require intensive iterative calculations. Key Features and Functionality: - FPGA-Accelerated VFI Algorithm: Utilizes FPGA technology to significantly speed up the execution of Value Function Iteration algorithms, reducing computation time compared to traditional CPU-based methods. - Pre-Configured AMI: Comes with all necessary code and configurations, allowing users to quickly deploy and run VFI algorithms without extensive setup. - Compatibility with AWS EC2 F1 Instances: Designed to run on AWS EC2 F1 instances, which are equipped with Xilinx UltraScale+ FPGAs, providing a scalable and high-performance computing environment. Primary Value and User Benefits: The VFI - Accelerator FPGA addresses the computational challenges associated with Value Function Iteration by offering a hardware-accelerated solution that enhances processing speed and efficiency. This is particularly beneficial for researchers and practitioners in fields such as economics and operations research, where VFI algorithms are commonly used for dynamic programming and decision-making models. By reducing computation times, users can perform more complex analyses and simulations, leading to more accurate and timely insights.