Game Theory and Decision Theory in Agent-Based Systems

by Simon D. Parsons (Editor), Piotr Gymtrasiewicz (Editor), Michael Wooldridge (Editor)

List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Contributing Authors. Introduction; S. Parsons, et al. 1. Game Theory and Decision Theory; S. Parsons, M. Wooldrige. 2. Selecting Partners; B. Banerje, S. Sen. 3. Evolution of Agents with Moral Sentiments in an IPD Exercise; A.L.C. Bazzan, et al. 4. Dynamic Desires; M. Dastani, et al. 5. Emotions and Personality; P.J. Gmytrasiewicz, C.L. Lisetti. 6. Decision-Theoretic Approach to Game Theory; P.J. Gmytrasiewicz, S. Noh. 7. Shopbot Economics; J.O. Kephart, A.R. Greenwald. 8. Finding the Best Way to Join in; L.Á. Kóczy. 9. Shopbots and Pricebots in Electronic Service Markets; P.M. Markopoulos, L.H. Ungar. 10. Polynomial Time Mechanisms; T.C. O'Connell, R.E. Stearns. 11. Multi-Agent Q-learning and Regression Trees; M. Sridharan, G. Tesauro. 12. Satisficing Equilibria; W.C. Stirling, et al. 13. Investigating Commitment Flexibility in Multi-agent Contracts; V. Teague, L. Sonenberg. 14. Pricing in Agent Economies using Multi-agent Q-learning; G. Tesauro, J.O. Kephart. 15. Using Hypergames to Increase Planned Payoff and Reduce Risk; R. Vane, P. Lehner. 16. Bilateral Negotiation with Incomplete and Uncertain Information; J. Vassileva, C.Mudgal. 17. Robust Combinatorial Auction Protocol against False-name Bids; M. Yokoo, et al. Index.

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002