Continuous solutions of \(f(xy) \leq f(x) f(y)\) inequality with points of coupling (Q2850475)

The authors consider the problem of the existence of continuous solutions of functional inequality \(f(xy) \leq f(x) f(y)\), \(x, \, y \in [0,+ \infty)\) under conditions \(f(0)=0\), \(f(x) \geq 0\) arising in some problems of stability theory. They study sufficient conditions of existence of continuous solutions of the problem as well as a necessary condition under which a function satisfies the inequality and sufficient conditions under which the solution of the inequality is continuous. The statements on a general form of continuous solutions of the functional inequality with several points of coupling are proved. Also, the case of a strong inequality is analyzed and a general form of it's continuous solutions as well as sufficient conditions of their existence are found.