SOME PROPERTIES OF AN OPTIMAL VALUE FUNCTION.

Abstract

If f(. . .) denotes a functional; BxM -- E(1) (B = real normed linear space, M = metric space), and if f(superscript o)(.) denotes an associated (optimal value) functional defined by the rule f(superscript o)(x) = sup f (x, mu) and the point mu belongs to the set M then the following questions arise: (1) Where is f(superscript o) continuous; (2) Where is f(superscript o) differentiable. Within the framework of certain reasonable assumptions on the properties of M and f, this paper answers questions 1 and 2. In particular, it offers a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of a continuous derivative of f(superscript o) on subsets of B.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0481551

Entities

People

  • Joseph C. Dunn

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  • Grumman

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  • Mathematics

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