Differential and sensitivity properties of gap functions for Minty vector variational inequalities

The purpose of this paper is to investigate differential properties of a class of set-valued maps and gap functions involving Minty vector variational inequalities. Relationships between their contingent derivatives are discussed. An explicit expression of the contingent derivative for the class of set-valued maps is established. Optimality conditions of solutions for Minty vector variational inequalities are obtained. © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.