Mathematical Programs Using Tangential Subdifferentials

Abstract: In this paper, we deal with constraint qualifications, the stationary concept and the optimality conditions for nonsmooth mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints. The main tool of our study is the notion of tangential subdifferentials. Using the notion of tangential subdifferentials, we present constraint qualifications (namely, generalized standard Abadie, MPEC Abadie, MPEC Zangwill, constraint qualifications) and stationary concepts, and also establish relationships between constraint qualifications. Further, we establish sufficient optimality conditions for mathematical programs using tangential subdifferentials and suitable generalized convexity notion. We also give some examples that verify our results.