Variational inequalities (VIs) arise from a wide range of application areas, like mechanics, control theory, engineering, and finance. One of the emerging applications of variational inequalities in finance is valuation of American-style options. An option is a derivative contract where the future payoffs to the buyer and seller of the contract are determined by the price of another security, such as a common stock or a basket of stocks. American option pricing can be formulated as an obstacle ...