First order characterizations of pseudoconvex functions

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In this paper the author proposes a generalization of the notion of pseudoconvexity given by Mangasarian for differentiable functions by replacing the (directional) derivative by an appropriate abstract function. Under certain conditions on this abstract ``derivative, characterizations of this notion of pseudoconvexity are obtained. As a natural consequence first order optimality conditions for such functions are proved. Another application is a criterion for a quasiconvex function to be pseudoconvex. Finally, monotone type properties of the abstract derivatives are studied.











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