Benson proper efficiency in the vector optimization of set-valued maps

This paper extends the concept of cone subconvexlikeness of single-valued maps to set-valued maps and presents several equivalent characterizations and an alternative theorem for cone-subconvexlike set-valued maps. The concept and results are then applied to study the Benson proper efficiency for a vector optimization problem with set-valued maps in topological vector spaces. Two scalarization theorems and two Lagrange multiplier theorems are established. After introducing the new concept of proper saddle point for an appropriate set-valued Lagrange map, we use it to characterize the Benson proper efficiency. Lagrange duality theorems are also obtained.