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We study the power of (competitive) algorithms with predictions in a multiagent setting. We introduce a two predictor framework, that assumes that agents use one predictor for their future (self) behavior, and one for the behavior of the…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2025-07-18 Gabriel Istrate , Cosmin Bonchis , Victor Bogdan

This paper introduces a novel multi-agent ski-rental problem that generalizes the classical ski-rental dilemma to a group setting where agents incur individual and shared costs. In our model, each agent can either rent at a fixed daily…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-08-15 Xuchuang Wang , Bo Sun , Hedyeh Beyhaghi , John C. S. Lui , Mohammad Hajiesmaili , Adam Wierman

In the Multislope Ski Rental problem, the user needs a certain resource for some unknown period of time. To use the resource, the user must subscribe to one of several options, each of which consists of a one-time setup cost (``buying…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2008-02-21 Zvi Lotker , Boaz Patt-Shamir , Dror Rawitz

The classical 'buy or rent' ski-rental problem was recently considered in the setting where multiple experts (such as Machine Learning algorithms) advice on the length of the ski season. Here, robust algorithms were developed with improved…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2021-04-22 Anant Shah , Arun Rajkumar

In this work we study the problem of using machine-learned predictions to improve the performance of online algorithms. We consider two classical problems, ski rental and non-clairvoyant job scheduling, and obtain new online algorithms that…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2024-07-26 Ravi Kumar , Manish Purohit , Zoya Svitkina

In this paper, we present improved learning-augmented algorithms for the multi-option ski rental problem. Learning-augmented algorithms take ML predictions as an added part of the input and incorporates these predictions in solving the…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2023-02-15 Yongho Shin , Changyeol Lee , Gukryeol Lee , Hyung-Chan An

Collusion in market pricing is a concept associated with human actions to raise market prices through artificially limited supply. Recently, the idea of algorithmic collusion was put forward, where the human action in the pricing process is…

Theoretical Economics · Economics 2025-01-29 Suzie Grondin , Arthur Charpentier , Philipp Ratz

We study the online problem of minimizing power consumption in systems with multiple power-saving states. During idle periods of unknown lengths, an algorithm has to choose between power-saving states of different energy consumption and…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2021-10-26 Antonios Antoniadis , Christian Coester , Marek Eliáš , Adam Polak , Bertrand Simon

We model a competitive market where AI agents buy answers from upstream generative models and resell them to users who differ in how much they value accuracy and in how much they fear hallucinations. Agents can privately exert effort for…

Theoretical Economics · Economics 2026-04-14 Engin Iyidogan , Ali I. Ozkes

We study the problem of augmenting online algorithms with machine learned (ML) advice. In particular, we consider the \emph{multi-shop ski rental} (MSSR) problem, which is a generalization of the classical ski rental problem. In MSSR, each…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2020-10-26 Shufan Wang , Jian Li , Shiqiang Wang

We study a multiagent learning problem where agents can either learn via repeated interactions, or can follow the advice of a mediator who suggests possible actions to take. We present an algorithmthat each agent can use so that, with high…

Computer Science and Game Theory · Computer Science 2012-06-18 Greg Hines , Kate Larson

We investigate the mechanism design problem faced by a principal who hires \emph{multiple} agents to gather and report costly information. Then, the principal exploits the information to make an informed decision. We model this problem as a…

Computer Science and Game Theory · Computer Science 2023-07-13 Federico Cacciamani , Matteo Castiglioni , Nicola Gatti

The field of algorithms with predictions incorporates machine learning advice in the design of online algorithms to improve real-world performance. A central consideration is the extent to which predictions can be trusted -- while existing…

Machine Learning · Statistics 2026-03-26 Judy Hanwen Shen , Ellen Vitercik , Anders Wikum

Many real-world systems such as taxi systems, traffic networks and smart grids involve self-interested actors that perform individual tasks in a shared environment. However, in such systems, the self-interested behaviour of agents produces…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2019-01-31 David Mguni , Joel Jennings , Sergio Valcarcel Macua , Emilio Sison , Sofia Ceppi , Enrique Munoz de Cote

Multiagent learning is a necessary yet challenging problem as multiagent systems become more prevalent and environments become more dynamic. Much of the groundbreaking work in this area draws on notable results from game theory, in…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2011-07-04 M. Bowling , M. Veloso

We consider the {\em multi-shop ski rental} problem. This problem generalizes the classic ski rental problem to a multi-shop setting, in which each shop has different prices for renting and purchasing a pair of skis, and a \emph{consumer}…

Computer Science and Game Theory · Computer Science 2014-04-11 Lingqing Ai , Xian Wu , Lingxiao Huang , Longbo Huang , Pingzhong Tang , Jian Li

Information is often stored in a distributed and proprietary form, and agents who own information are often self-interested and require incentives to reveal their information. Suitable mechanisms are required to elicit and aggregate such…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2022-12-02 Wenlong Wang , Thomas Pfeiffer

Autonomous vehicles will be an integral part of ride-sharing services in the future. This setting differs from traditional ride-sharing marketplaces because of the absence of the supply side (drivers). However, it has far-reaching…

Computer Science and Game Theory · Computer Science 2023-03-07 Diptangshu Sen , Arnob Ghosh

In this paper, we study multi-agent systems with decentralized resource allocations. Agents have local demand and resource supply, and are interconnected through a network designed to support sharing of the local resource; and the network…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2021-03-25 Yijun Chen , Razibul Islam , Elizabeth Ratnam , Ian R. Petersen , Guodong Shi

With recent development of artificial intelligence, it is more common to adopt AI agents in economic activities. This paper explores the economic actions of agents, including human agents and AI agents, in an economic game of trading…

Theoretical Economics · Economics 2026-03-03 Huan Cai , Ziqing Lu , Catherine Xu , Weiyu Xu , Jie Zheng
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