Agents are software systems that are capable of autonomous, reactive, and proactive behavior, and endowed with the ability to interact with other agents. Agents are especially well-suited for intricate, fast-changing, and constrained environments such as the electronic marketplace. Agent Technology for E-Commerce is a unique introduction to the theory behind and applications of agent technology in e-commerce. It provides a clear introduction to agents, architectures, and multi-agent systems as well as agent interactions, while helping readers versed in computer science comprehend basic principles of economics and game theory. The book also covers the issue of trust and security in agent technology, particularly in the context of electronic markets.
