The plethora of comparison shop** agents (CSAs) in today's markets enables buyers to
query more than a single CSA when shop**, thus expanding the list of sellers whose …

In this paper, we propose a novel autonomic service delivery platform for service-oriented
network environments. The platform enables a self-optimizing infrastructure that balances …

The plethora of comparison shop** agents (CSAs) in today's markets enables buyers to
query more than a single CSA when shop**, and an inter-CSAs competition naturally …

The blooming of comparison shop** agents (CSAs) in recent years enables buyers in
today's markets to query more than a single CSA while shop**, thus substantially …

We investigate information platforms that enable and support user search. Consider users
engaged in a sequential search process (eg for used cars or consumer goods in e …

In this paper we study distributed agent matching in environments characterized by
uncertain signals, costly exploration, and the presence of an information broker. Each agent …

This report reviews the applications of decision-related theories (decision theory, utility
theory, probability theory, and game theory) in various aspects of multi-agent systems. In …

This article considers markets mediated by autonomous self-interested comparison-
shop** agents. As in today's markets, the agents do not charge buyers for their services …

Abstract Information is of utmost importance in the operation of every market, including,
recently emerged, on-line markets for products and services. Market participants utilize …

The growth of the Internet has deeply influenced our daily lives as well as our commercial
structures. Agents and multiagent systems will play a major role in the further development …