Finite-Dimensional Variational Inequalities and Complementarity Problems (Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering) - Hardcover

Facchinei, Francisco; Pang, Jong-Shi

 
9780387955810: Finite-Dimensional Variational Inequalities and Complementarity Problems (Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 038795581X ISBN 13: 9780387955810
Publisher: Springer, 2003

Synopsis

The ?nite-dimensional nonlinear complementarity problem (NCP) is a s- tem of ?nitely many nonlinear inequalities in ?nitely many nonnegative variables along with a special equation that expresses the complementary relationship between the variables and corresponding inequalities. This complementarity condition is the key feature distinguishing the NCP from a general inequality system, lies at the heart of all constrained optimi- tion problems in ?nite dimensions, provides a powerful framework for the modeling of equilibria of many kinds, and exhibits a natural link between smooth and nonsmooth mathematics. The ?nite-dimensional variational inequality (VI), which is a generalization of the NCP, provides a broad unifying setting for the study of optimization and equilibrium problems and serves as the main computational framework for the practical solution of a host of continuum problems in the mathematical sciences. The systematic study of the ?nite-dimensional NCP and VI began in the mid-1960s; in a span of four decades, the subject has developed into a very fruitful discipline in the ?eld of mathematical programming. The - velopments include a rich mathematical theory, a host of e?ective solution algorithms, a multitude of interesting connections to numerous disciplines, and a wide range of important applications in engineering and economics. As a result of their broad associations, the literature of the VI/CP has bene?ted from contributions made by mathematicians (pure, applied, and computational), computer scientists, engineers of many kinds (civil, ch- ical, electrical, mechanical, and systems), and economists of diverse exp- tise (agricultural, computational, energy, ?nancial, and spatial).

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Jong-Shi Pang was awarded the 2003 Dantzig Prize, the worlds top prize in the area of Mathematical Programming.

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
038795581X
ISBN 13 
9780387955810
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
704