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Main Author: Yu, Jiguang
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Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.20992
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contents In this workshop, we present a compact but rigorous introduction to second-order optimality conditions for mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints (MPECs). We start from the classical nonlinear programming template, then explain why it fails in the equilibrium-constrained setting, and develop the three main viewpoints used in the literature: (i) multiplier-based conditions, (ii) implicit-programming conditions based on the solution map of the lower-level equilibrium system, and (iii) piecewise-programming conditions obtained by decomposing complementarity structure into smooth pieces. The emphasis is on conceptual structure, critical cones, strong regularity, and the exact role of curvature terms.
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spellingShingle Optimization Workshop Notes for Mathematical Programming with Equilibrium Constraints (MPECs): Second-Order Optimality Conditions
Yu, Jiguang
Optimization and Control
In this workshop, we present a compact but rigorous introduction to second-order optimality conditions for mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints (MPECs). We start from the classical nonlinear programming template, then explain why it fails in the equilibrium-constrained setting, and develop the three main viewpoints used in the literature: (i) multiplier-based conditions, (ii) implicit-programming conditions based on the solution map of the lower-level equilibrium system, and (iii) piecewise-programming conditions obtained by decomposing complementarity structure into smooth pieces. The emphasis is on conceptual structure, critical cones, strong regularity, and the exact role of curvature terms.
title Optimization Workshop Notes for Mathematical Programming with Equilibrium Constraints (MPECs): Second-Order Optimality Conditions
topic Optimization and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.20992