{"product_id":"combinatorial-auctions-and-knapsack-problems-an-analysis-of-optimization-methods-9783836450065","title":"Combinatorial Auctions and Knapsack Problems - An Analysis of Optimization Methods","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jella Pfeiffer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Computer Science\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the rapid diffusion of the internet, different kinds of market designs for e-commerce have emerged. Among these, combinatorial auctions (CAs) have gained increased interest as they permit bidders to express their valuations more easily. For applying a CA in real world scenarios, fast algorithms are needed to compute the optimal allocation of the offered goods. Although much research has dealt with this so-called Winner Determination Problem (WDP), only recently has its equivalence to the well-studied multi-dimensional knapsack problem (MDKP) been noticed. Therefore, there is a lack of research which compares approaches for solving MDKP and WDP problems. With this work, the author, Jella Pfeiffer, provides the missing integrative step, aiming at a more intense understanding and a mutual inspiration of both research areas. She examines structural differences of test instances from both domains, compares the performance of different algorithms, and alludes to a successful search behavior of non-exact but fast algorithms. The book addresses readers interested in electronic market design and algorithms solving complex combinatorial optimization problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47611792261271,"sku":"9783836450065","price":4525.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9783836450065.webp?v=1775072919","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/combinatorial-auctions-and-knapsack-problems-an-analysis-of-optimization-methods-9783836450065","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}