Equilibrium Problems under Generalized Convexity and Generalized Monotonicity

Generalized convex functions preserve many valuable properties of mathematical programming problems with convex functions. Generalized monotone maps allow for an extension of existence results for variational inequality problems with monotone maps. Both models are special realizations of an abstract equilibrium problem with numerous applications, especially in equilibrium analysis (e.g., Blum and Oettli, 1994). We survey existence results for equilibrium problems obtained under generalized convexity and generalized monotonicity. We consider both the scalar and the vector case. Finally existence results for a system of vector equilibrium problems under generalized convexity are surveyed which have applications to a system of vector variational inequality problems. Throughout the survey we demonstrate that the results can be obtained without the rigid assumptions of convexity and monotonicity.     

Duality for Equilibrium Problems under Generalized Monotonicity

Duality is studied for an abstract equilibrium problem which includes, among others, optimization problems and variational inequality problems. Following different schemes, various duals are proposed and primal–dual relationships are established under certain generalized convexity and generalized monotonicity assumptions. In a primal–dual setting, existence results for a solution are derived for different generalized monotone equilibrium problems within each duality scheme.     

Generalized Vector Equilibrium Problems in Generalized Convex Spaces

In this paper, we introduce and study a class of abstract generalized vector equilibrium problems (AGVEP) in generalized convex spaces which includes most vector equilibrium problems, vector variational inequality problems, generalized vector equilibrium problems, and generalized vector variational inequality problems as special cases. By using the generalized GKKM and generalized SKKM type theorems due to the first author, some new existence results of equilibrium points for the AGVEP are established in noncompact generalized convex spaces. As consequences, some recent results in the literature are obtained under much weaker assumptions.     

Existence of Solutions to Generalized Vector Quasi-variational-like Inequalities with Set-valued Mappings

In this paper, we introduce and study a class of generalized vector quasivariational-like inequality problems, which includes generalized nonlinear vector variational inequality problems, generalized vector variational inequality problems and generalized vector variational-like inequality problems as special cases. We use the maximal element theorem with an escaping sequence to prove the existence results of a solution for generalized vector quasi-variational-like inequalities without any monotonicity conditions in the setting of locally convex topological vector space.     

Existence of Solutions to Generalized Vector Quasi-Variational-Like Inequalities with Set-Valued Mappings

In this paper, we introduce and study a class of generalized vector quasi-variational-like inequality problems, which includes generalized nonlinear vector variational inequality problems, generalized vector variational inequality problems and generalized vector variational-like inequality problems as special cases. We use the maximal element theorem with an escaping sequence to prove the existence results of a solution for generalized vector quasi-variational-like inequalities without any monotonicity conditions in the setting of locally convex topological vector space.     

On System of Generalized Vector Quasi-equilibrium Problems with Set-valued Maps

In this paper, we introduce four new types of the system of generalized vector quasi-equilibrium problems with set-valued maps which include system of vector quasi-equilibrium problems, system of vector equilibrium problems, system of variational inequality problems, and vector equilibrium problems in the literature as special cases. We prove the existence of solutions for such kinds of system of generalized vector quasi-equilibrium problems. Consequently, we derive some existence results of a solution for the system of vector quasi-equilibrium problems and the generalized Debreu type equilibrium problem for vector-valued functions.     

FC-空间内的广义向量变分型不等式

在FC-空间中引入和研究了一类广义向量变分型不等式(GVVTIP),包含了大多数向量平衡问题,向量变分不等式问题,广义向量平衡问题和广义向量变分不等式问题作为特殊情况．利用F-KKM定理,在非紧FC-空间中,建立了关于GVVTIP解的某些新的存在定理．这些定理统一、改进和推广了文献中的一些重要的已知结果．     

On system of generalized vector variational inequalities

In this paper, we introduce a new system of generalized vector variational inequalities with variable preference. This extends the model of system of generalized variational inequalities due to Pang and Konnov independently as well as system of vector equilibrium problems due to Ansari, Schaible and Yao. We establish existence of solutions to the new system under weaker conditions that include a new partial diagonally convexity and a weaker notion than continuity. As applications, we derive existence results for both systems of vector variational-like inequalities and vector optimization problems with variable preference.     

Well-Posedness for Variational Inequality Problems with Generalized Monotone Set-Valued Maps

In this paper, we introduce two new classes of generalized monotone set-valued maps, namely relaxed μ–p monotone and relaxed μ–p pseudomonotone. Relations of these classes with some other well-known classes of generalized monotone maps are investigated. Employing these new notions, we derive existence and well-posedness results for a set-valued variational inequality problem. Our results generalize some of the well-known results. A gap function is proposed for the variational inequality problem and a lower error bound is obtained under the assumption of relaxed μ–p pseudomonotonicity. An equivalence relation between the well-posedness of the variational inequality problem and that of a related optimization problem pertaining to the gap function is also presented.     

Characterizations of generalized monotone maps

This paper is a sequel to Ref. 1 in which several kinds of generalized monotonicity were introduced for maps. They were related to generalized convexity properties of functions in the case of gradient maps. In the present paper, we derive first-order characterizations of generalized monotone maps based on a geometrical analysis of generalized monotonicity. These conditions are both necessary and sufficient for generalized monotonicity. Specialized results are obtained for the affine case.     

Seven kinds of monotone maps

Known as well as new types of monotone and generalized monotone maps are considered. For gradient maps, these generalized monotonicity properties can be related to generalized convexity properties of the underlying function. In this way, pure first-order characterizations of various types of generalized convex functions are obtained.     

Invariance properties of generalized monotonicity

Generalized monotone maps are studied under affine variable transformations. The results enable us to generate generalized monotone matrices of any size. Various necessary conditions and sufficient conditions for generalized monotone matrices are derived. Furthermore. admissible translations of generalized monotone linear maps are studied. Finally, the maximal domain of generalized monotonicity is characterized.     

Existence of Solutions for Generalized Vector Variational-like Inequalities

In this paper, we consider a generalized vector variational-like inequality problem (for short, GVVLIP), which includes generalized vector variational inequalities, vector variational inequalities and classical variational inequalities as special cases. The concepts of generalized C-pseudomonotone-like and generalized H-hemicontinuous-like operators are introduced. Some existence results for GVVLIP are obtained under the assumptions of generalized C-pseudomonotone-like property and generalized H-hemicontinuous-like property. These results appear to be new and interesting. New existence results of the classical variational inequality are also obtained. In this research, the first author was partially supported by the Teaching and Research Award Fund for Outstanding Young Teachers in Higher Education Institutions of MOE, China and the Dawn Program Foundation in Shanghai. The third author was partially supported by Grant NSC 94-2213-E-110-035.     

The iterative methods for monotone generalized variational inequalities

A new class of iterative methods are presented for monotone generalized variational inequality problems. These methods, which base on an equivalent formulation of the original problem, can be viewed as the extension of the symmetric projection rnethod for monotone variational inequalities. The global convergence of the methods is estab-lished under the monotonicity assumption on the functions associated the problem.Specialization of the proposed algorithms and related results to several special cases are also discussed. Moreover, two combination methods are presented for affine monotone problems. and their global and Q-linear convergence are also established     

Generalized Monotone Operators on Dense Sets

In the present work we show that the local generalized monotonicity of a lower semicontinuous set-valued operator on some certain type of dense sets ensures the global generalized monotonicity of that operator. We achieve this goal gradually by showing at first that the lower semicontinuous set-valued functions of one real variable, which are locally generalized monotone on a dense subsets of their domain are globally generalized monotone. Then, these results are extended to the case of set-valued operators on arbitrary Banach spaces. We close this work with a section on the global generalized convexity of a real valued function, which is obtained out of its local counterpart on some dense sets.     

局部G-凸空间内的广义矢量拟平衡问题

在局部G-凸空间内引入和研究了几类广义矢量拟平衡问题(GVQEP)．包含了大多数广义矢量平衡问题,广义矢量变分不等式问题,拟平衡问题和拟变分不等式问题作为特殊情形．首先在局部G-凸空间内对一人对策证明了一个平衡存在性定理．作为应用,在非紧局部G-凸空间内对GVQEP的解建立了某些新的存在定理．这些结果和论证方法与最近文献中的结果和论证方法相比较是新的和完全不同的．     

The system of generalized vector equilibrium problems with applications

In this paper, we introduce the system of generalized vector equilibrium problems which includes as special cases the system of generalized implicit vector variational inequality problems, the system of generalized vector variational and variational-like inequality problems and the system of vector equilibrium problems. By using a maximal element theorem, we establish existence results for a solution of these systems. As an application, we derive existence results for a solution of a more general Nash equilibrium problem for vector-valued functions.     

Equilibrium Problems with Generalized Monotone Bifunctions and Applications to Variational Inequalities

This paper attempts to generalize and unify several new results that have been obtained in the ongoing research area of existence of solutions for equilibrium problems. First, we propose sufficient conditions, which include generalized monotonicity and weak coercivity conditions, for existence of equilibrium points. As consequences, we generalize various recent theorems on the existence of such solutions. For applications, we treat some generalized variational inequalities and complementarity problems. In addition, considering penalty functions, we study the position of a selected solution by relying on the viscosity principle.     

Generalized Vector Variational Inequalities

In this paper, we introduce a generalized vector variational inequality problem (GVVIP) which extends and unifies vector variational inequalities as well as classical variational inequalities in the literature. The concepts of generalized C-pseudomonotone and generalized hemicontinuous operators are introduced. Some existence results for GVVIP are obtained with the assumptions of generalized C-pseudomonotonicity and generalized hemicontinuity. These results appear to be new and interesting. New existence results of the classical variational inequality are also obtained.     

Generalized vector implicit quasi complementarity problems

In this paper, we introduce and study a generalized class of vector implicit quasi complementarity problem and the corresponding vector implicit quasi variational inequality problem. By using Fan-KKM theorem, we derive existence of solutions of generalized vector implicit quasi variational inequalities without any monotonicity assumption and establish the equivalence between those problems in Banach spaces.