Explore how complex contracts are negotiated in theory and in computer simulations, and what makes some strategies win out in large, interdependent systems. This nonfiction guide examines how real-world contracts involve many interlinked issues, and how different artificial agents—hill climbers, simulated annealers, and hybrids—approach finding win–win agreements. Learn how mediation, adaptive strategies, and reputation can influence outcomes in intricate negotiations.
Through clear explanations and illustrated experiments, the book shows how researchers model contract design, measure social welfare, and compare strategies that balance individual gain with collective benefit. It also discusses how contracts can be treated as processes, how to handle exceptions, and how open, multi-agent marketplaces shape negotiation dynamics.
Ideal for readers interested in negotiation theory, algorithmic contract design, and the dynamics of open digital marketplaces.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the theories and mathematical complexities of contract negotiation in the digital age. The author observes that, unlike traditional negotiation, modern contracts consist of multiple, inter-dependent issues that require advanced negotiation techniques to overcome the resulting intractably large contract spaces. The book offers a simulated annealing based approach, evaluating its efficacy and suggesting potential avenues for more efficient algorithms to negotiate complex contracts. This book delves into the depth of nonlinear utility functions with multiple local optima prevalent in such negotiations and emphasizes the need for advanced algorithms to find win-win situations. The unique approach and insights provided make this book an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and anyone involved in complex contract negotiations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365656197_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365656197
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