title: Is converting a maximization algorithm into a minimization one a matter of changing max to min?
body: <p>This might come across as a silly question but I am curious to know if given a maximization algorithm and asked to get the dual (minimization version), it is just a matter of converting all max's into min's and doing other basic adjustments? </p>
  
  <p>If yes, are there any problems where this would not be the case? If not, is there a good intuitive reason why this does not work?</p>