Minimum mean-squared deviation method for stochastic complementarity problems

In this paper, we propose a new reformulation for stochastic complementarity problems (SCPs). The new formulation is based on the minimum mean-squared deviation rule in statistics. Under mild conditions, we prove the existence of the solution of the new reformulation for SCP. Furthermore, we present a smoothing sample average approximation method for solving the problems. The convergence properties of the optimal solutions of the approximation problems are studied under mild conditions. Finally, some numerical results are listed as well.