Optimization Theory, Variational Methods for Applied Mathematics

Dear colleagues,

In recent years, new mathematical developments have been applied in the context of financial economics. The application of new mathematics in economic studies and its applications have been considered more than in the past—in this issue, we aim to focus on the application of optimization theory, games theory, economic modelling and nonlinear analysis. Thus, a relevant challenge is to provide a bridge between, on the one hand, new mathematical tools and, on the other hand, economics and finance issues. Moreover, the research areas of teamwork enable us to achieve this aim. The journal team agree that in articles the main result should be allocated to the application of pure concepts and theorems. So, the main objective of this Special Issue of Sustainability, named “Optimization Theory, Variational Methods for Applied Mathematics”, is the use of new mathematical approaches to game theory, and optimization processes applied to economy and finance and all sciences. The use of some factor models to manage potential financial risks and other applications in asset pricing theory and interest-rate modeling are also of interest.

Dr. David Barilla
Prof. Giuseppe Caristi
Guest Editors

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• Optimization theory
• Game theory
• Variational methods
• Equilibrium problems
• Applied mathematics
• Risk analysis