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ABSTRACT
This note describes a sample implementation of automated negotiations in an e-commerce modeling multi-agent system. A specific set of rules is used for enforcing negotiation mechanisms. Discussion of system design and implementation using JADE and JESS is provided. Finally, an experiment involving multiple English auctions performed in parallel is discussed.
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- Implementing rule-based mechanisms for agent-based price negotiations
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