From Scalar to Vector Equilibrium Problems in the Quasimonotone Case

In a unified approach, existence results for quasimonotone vector equilibrium problems and quasimonotone (multivalued) vector variational inequality problems are derived from an existence result for a scalar equilibrium problem involving two (rather than one) quasimonotone bifunctions. The results in the vector case are not only obtained in a new way, but they are also stronger versions of earlier existence results.     

A Note on Equilibrium Problems with Properly Quasimonotone Bifunctions

In this paper, we consider some well-known equilibrium problems and their duals in a topological Hausdorff vector space X for a bifunction F defined on K x K,where K is a convex subset of X. Some necessary conditions are investigated, proving different results depending on the behaviour of F on the diagonal set. The concept of proper quasimonotonicity for bifunctions is defined, and the relationship with generalized monotonicity is investigated. The main result proves that the condition of proper quasimonotonicity is sharp in order to solve the dual equilibrium problem on every convex set.     

Generalized Equilibrium Problems for Quasimonotone and Pseudomonotone Bifunctions

By using quasimonotone and pseudomonotone bifunctions, we derive sufficient conditions which include weak coercivity conditions for existence of equilibrium points. As a consequence, we improve some recent results on the existence of such solutions.     

Vector Equilibrium Problems with Generalized Monotone Bifunctions

A vector equilibrium problem is defined as follows: given a closed convex subset K of a real topological Hausdorff vector space and a bifunction F(x, y) valued in a real ordered locally convex vector space, find x ^*K such that for all yK. This problem generalizes the (scalar) equilibrium problem and the vector variational inequality problem. Extending very recent results for these two special cases, the paper establishes existence of solutions for the unifying model, assuming that F is either a pseudomonotone or quasimonotone bifunction.     

Generalized Vector Equilibrium Problems for Pseudomonotone Multivalued Bifunctions<Superscript><Emphasis Type="Bold">1</Emphasis></Superscript>

In this paper, we apply a new version of the Brézis, Nirenberg, and Stampacchia theorem; we use pseudomonotonicity and some coercivity conditions to establish some existence result for a solution of generalized vector equilibrium problems for multivalued bifunctions. The proper quasiconvexity of multivalued bifunctions is introduced and existence theorems for generalized vector equilibrium problems related to multivalued mappings with the KKM property are obtained. The new results extend and modify various existence theorems for similar problems.     

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.     

On Quasimonotone Variational Inequalities

In this paper, we study variational inequalities with multivalued mappings. By employing Fan's lemma, we establish the existence result for the dual formulation of variational inequalities with semistrictly quasimonotone mappings. We also show that similar results for quasimonotone variational inequalities do not hold.     

Equilibrium Problems with Applications to Eigenvalue Problems

In this paper, we consider equilibrium problems and introduce the concept of (S)₊ condition for bifunctions. Existence results for equilibrium problems with the (S)₊ condition are derived. As special cases, we obtain several existence results for the generalized nonlinear variational inequality studied by Ding and Tarafdar (Ref. 1) and the generalized variational inequality studied by Cubiotti and Yao (Ref. 2). Finally, applications to a class of eigenvalue problems are given.     

A Result on Localization of Equilibria

In this paper, we deal with a general equilibrium problem where a bimap F: A×B X×Y2 ^Z is involved. This problem contains the scalar equilibrium problem as a very special case. The general equilibrium is considered via the properties of the map G: B2 ^A naturally associated to the problem. The main result shows that, to have solutions on every convex subsets B ₁ of B, localized via a map T: B2 ^A , a necessary and sufficient condition is the KKM property of the map G with respect to T. The assumptions require that T satisfies a regularity condition with respect to G, and it is proved that this condition is quite sharp, providing a suitable counterexample.     

Combined Relaxation Method for Mixed Equilibrium Problems

We consider a general class of equilibrium problems which involve a single-valued mapping and a nonsmooth bifunction. Such mixed equilibrium problems are solved with a combined relaxation method using an auxiliary iteration of a splitting-type method for constructing a separating hyperplane. We prove the convergence of the method under the assumption that the dual of the mixed equilibrium problem is solvable. Convergence rates are also derived.S. Schaible - This author gratefully acknowledges partial support from the National Science Council of Taiwan.J.C. Yao - His research was partially supported by Grant NSC 93-2115-M-110-011     

Minimal Coercivity Conditions and Exceptional Families of Elements in Quasimonotone Variational Inequalities

A coercivity condition is usually assumed in variational inequalities over noncompact domains to guarantee the existence of a solution. We derive minimal, i.e., necessary coercivity conditions for pseudomonotone and quasimonotone variational inequalities to have a nonempty, possibly unbounded solution set. Similarly, a minimal coercivity condition is derived for quasimonotone variational inequalities to have a nonempty, bounded solution set, thereby complementing recent studies for the pseudomonotone case. Finally, for quasimonotone complementarity problems, previous existence results involving so-called exceptional families of elements are strengthened by considerably weakening assumptions in the literature.     

Applications of Equilibrium Problems to a Class of Noncoercive Variational Inequalities

In this paper, we are interested in the existence of solutions for a class of noncoercive variational inequalities involving a p-Laplacian type operator. Our approach is based essentially on equilibrium problems and arguments from recession analysis. Our results are of two types: the first is obtained in a monotone framework; the second is obtained without a monotonicity assumption. The first and the third authors were partially supported by the National Science Council of the Republic of China. The second author was partially supported by NSF, Hunan Province, Grant 04JJY20001. The authors express their sincere thanks to two anonymous referees for careful reading and comments leading to the present version of this paper.     

System of Vector Equilibrium Problems and Its Applications

In this paper, we introduce a system of vector equilibrium problems andprove the existence of a solution. As an application, we derive someexistence results for the system of vector variational inequalities. We alsoestablish some existence results for the system of vector optimizationproblems, which includes the Nash equilibrium problem as a special case.     

On Efficiency Conditions for Nonsmooth Vector Equilibrium Problems with Equilibrium Constraints

In this article, necessary conditions of Fritz John type for weak efficient solutions of a nonsmooth vector equilibrium problem involving equilibrium constraints (VEPEC) in terms of the Clarke subdifferentials are established. Under constraint qualifications which are suitable for (VEPEC), necessary conditions of Kuhn-Tucker type for efficiency are derived. Under assumptions on generalized convexity of data, sufficient conditions for efficiency are developed. Some applications to vector variational inequalities and vector optimization problems with equilibrium constraints are also given.     

Existence of a Solution and Variational Principles for Vector Equilibrium Problems

In this paper, we prove an existence result for a solution to the vector equilibrium problems. Then, we establish variational principles, that is, vector optimization formulations of set-valued maps for vector equilibrium problems. A perturbation function     

Characterizations of Solutions for Vector Equilibrium Problems

In this paper, we characterize the solutions of vector equilibrium problems as well as dual vector equilibrium problems. We establish also vector optimization problem formulations of set-valued maps for vector equilibrium problems and dual vector equilibrium problems, which include vector variational inequality problems and vector complementarity problems. The set-valued maps involved in our formulations depend on the data of the vector equilibrium problems, but not on their solution sets. We prove also that the solution sets of our vector optimization problems of set-valued maps contain or coincide with the solution sets of the vector equilibrium problems.     

Modified Combined Relaxation Method for General Monotone Equilibrium Problems in Hilbert Spaces

In this paper, we study a class of general monotone equilibrium problems in a real Hilbert space which involves a monotone differentiable bifunction. For such a bifunction, a skew-symmetric type property with respect to the partial gradients is established. We suggest to solve this class of equilibrium problems with the modified combined relaxation method involving an auxiliary procedure. We prove the existence and uniqueness of the solution to the auxiliary variational inequality in the auxiliary procedure. Further, we prove also the weak convergence of the modified combined relaxation method by virtue of the monotonicity and the skew-symmetric type property.Communicated by F. GiannessiHis research was partially supported by the Teaching and Research Award Fund for Outstanding Young Teachers in Higher Education Institutions of MOE, China and by the Dawn Program Foundation in Shanghai.His research was partially supported by a grant from the National Science Council of Taiwan.     

Application of the Proximal Point Method to Nonmonotone Equilibrium Problems

We consider a general equilibrium problem defined on a convex set, whose cost bifunction may not be monotone. We show that this problem can be solved by the inexact proximal point method if there exists a solution to the dual problem. An application of this approach to nonlinearly constrained problems is also suggested.     

Gap Functions for Equilibrium Problems

The theory of gap functions, developed in the literature for variational inequalities, is extended to a general equilibrium problem. Descent methods, with exact an inexact line-search rules, are proposed. It is shown that these methods are a generalization of the gap function algorithms for variational inequalities and optimization problems.     

Existence Theorems for Linear Complementarity Problems on Solid Closed Convex Cones

In this paper, we establish some existence results for linear complementarity problems on closed convex cones under generalized monotonicity assumptionsThe authors are grateful to the referees for detailed comments and suggestions on an early version of the paper