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* initial environemnt definitions

* high level defintion

* formlating the reward simply

* improved implementation

* tailored docker compose image for secondary tenaordboard

* preliminary desriptions and babble

* details on formulation and defintion of agent and its loop

* typos one

* more grammar issues

* fluidity improvements and refactors

* more decluttering and dnoising

* finalizing introduction review

* some methodology

* somehow this disappeared

* bit more of this and that

* methodology of how we do architectuer and online DP

* fix: compilation

* expanding on the taxonomy and economic references

* authoer notes

* acks + google GCP

* making space w new format nada lit review

* stronger lit review and more sources

* forgot about tables and graphs

* dedupe citations

* adding cloudflare

* fixing env vars

* updating docs with url

* upating embed

* fixing the url

* paper badge

* formaliztaion of rewards and adding definitions

* noisy formulations

* connecting some more dots here

* adding significant weight in prices

* fixing error

* fixing typos and consistency

* extra math formulations and refferenceot DRO

* fixing diagram of loops

* github mindmap

* fixing erro and thiknig about big picture

* enhancing the website

* goals methodology and gitignore

* some more references and theory links

* talking about some wtp

* feature: added wordcounter

* forcing latex builds and fixining the bib #

* refactor: update Cost of Information equations and notation for clarity

* some more math and refactors

* refactor: unify notation and improve clarity in COI equations

* refactor: generalize master function for demand estimation and pricing strategies

* we dont like math but we have to do it :(

* refactor: enhance Cost of Information framework with additional context and illustration

* refactor: enhance literature review and methodology sections with economic theory insights and system architecture details

* alining format to fit the rubric

* refactoring bibliography

* fix: align

* mdp additionally

* trying different title

* adding balance figure

* agentic givergence, finally

* fix: figure fonts adjusted to match
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airline,The Indecisive Executive (SEA-LAX),"You are traveling SEA to LAX for business. You prefer Business Class for the comfort, but you need to justify the expense to your company. 1) Find the Business Class option and check its price. 2) Compare it against the Economy option on the same route to see how much money you are saving or spending. 3) Spend some time weighing the pros and cons of the ""Flexible"" fare rule vs the standard one. 4) Ultimately, decide that your comfort is worth it and book the Business Class ticket.","Booking for SEA-LAX Business Class is completed."
airline,The Cross-Country Splurge (LAX-JFK),"You are flying LAX to JFK and want to treat yourself to First Class, but only if it's the right flight. 1) Find the First Class option. 2) thoroughly check the details (duration, arrival time). 3) Compare it with the Business Class option if available, or just look at other departure times to ensure this is the best schedule. 4) After confirming this is the absolute best option, proceed to book First Class.","Booking for LAX-JFK First Class is completed."
airline,The Budget Student (DFW-ORD),"You are a broke student flying DFW to ORD. You have a budget of roughly $200. 1) Find the cheapest Economy flight. 2) Before booking, frantically check if there are any other flights or if the ""Premium"" economy is somehow cheaper (it won't be, but you should check). 3) Hesitate for a moment to consider if you should just drive instead. 4) Resign yourself to the flight and book the Economy ticket.","Booking for DFW-ORD Economy Class is completed."
airline,The Quick Hop Commuter (LAX-SFO),"You need to get from LAX to SFO as fast as possible. Price is secondary to speed. 1) Search for flights and identify the one with the shortest duration (1h 30m). 2) Click into the details to verify the arrival time fits your schedule. 3) briefly explore if there's a Business Class upgrade available for this short flight. 4) Decide to stick with Economy since it's such a short trip and book it.","Booking for LAX-SFO is completed."
airline,The Status Chaser (SFO-SEA),"You are trying to earn airline points and need a ""Premium"" class ticket specifically. 1) Search SFO to SEA. 2) Filter or look for the Premium Economy option. 3) Compare the price gap between Premium and Standard Economy. 4) Browse the details to see if the ""Premium"" fare includes better baggage allowance. 5) Conclude it's worth the points and book the Premium seat.","Booking for SFO-SEA Premium Economy is completed."
airline,The Family Reunion (MIA-ATL),"You are booking for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) flying MIA to ATL. 1) Search for 4 passengers. 2) You prefer Premium, but if the total is too high, you might settle for Economy. 3) Add Premium to your cart, look at the total, and hesitate. 4) Go back and check the Economy price for 4 people. 5) Decide to treat your family and go back to book the Premium option.","Booking for MIA-ATL (Premium) is completed."
airline,The Red Eye Skeptic (LAX-JFK),"You need to fly LAX to JFK but hate late arrivals. 1) Search for the flight and check the arrival time of the First Class option. 2) It arrives early morning (02:15), which worries you. 3) Spend some time looking for other flight options on different days to see if there's a better schedule. 4) Realize this is the only direct option that works and proceed to book it despite the time.","Booking for LAX-JFK is completed."
airline,The Refundable Requirement (ATL-DFW),"Your meeting in Dallas might get cancelled, so you strictly need a ""Refundable"" ticket. 1) Search ATL to DFW. 2) Find the First Class option and verify it lists ""Refundable"". 3) Check the Economy option to see if it is also refundable (it might not be). 4) Weigh the cost difference. 5) Choose the First Class Refundable option for peace of mind.","Booking for ATL-DFW First Class is completed."
airline,The Hub Connector (ORD-MIA),"You are flying ORD to MIA to catch a cruise. You cannot be late. 1) Search for the flight. 2) Verify the ""stops"" is 0 (Direct). 3) Click into details to check the duration. 4) Worry that 3h 30m might be too long in Economy. 5) Look for a Business class option. 6) Decide to save money for the cruise and book Economy.","Booking for ORD-MIA Economy is completed."
airline,The West Coast Hopper (SEA-LAX Business),"You fly this route often and usually pay around $700. 1) Search SEA to LAX. 2) Find the Business Class ticket. 3) Check if the price is near your usual $720 or if it's surged. 4) If it looks expensive, browse other dates to compare. 5) Return to your original desired date and book the Business Class seat.","Booking for SEA-LAX Business is completed."
hotel,The Honeymoon Suite (Presidential),"It is your honeymoon. You want the best room available, specifically one with a ""jacuzzi"". 1) Search for a room for 2 people. 2) Identify the ""Presidential Suite"". 3) Click details to confirm the amenities include a jacuzzi. 4) Browse the ""Executive Suite"" just to see what you are upgrading from. 5) Go back to the Presidential Suite, confirm it's the one you want, and book it.","Booking for the Presidential Suite is completed."
hotel,The Digital Nomad (Executive),"You are working remotely and strictly need a ""workspace"". 1) Search for a room. 2) Check the ""Executive Suite"" details for a workspace. 3) Check the ""Deluxe Room"" to see if it also has a workspace and is cheaper. 4) Compare the images (if available) or amenity lists of both. 5) Decide the Executive Suite looks more comfortable for a week of work and book it.","Booking for the Executive Suite is completed."
hotel,The Safety First (Superior),"You are traveling with valuables and need a ""safe"" in the room. 1) Search for a room. 2) Look at the ""Standard Room"" amenities. Does it have a safe? 3) Look at the ""Superior Room"". Verify it has a safe. 4) Compare the price difference. Is safety worth the extra cost? 5) Decide it is, and book the Superior Room.","Booking for the Superior Room is completed."
hotel,The Bachelor Party (Max Occupancy),"You are booking for 4 guys. You want everyone in one room if possible. 1) Search for 4 adults. 2) Find the room that fits 4 people (Presidential). 3) It looks expensive. Go back and search for 2 adults to see the price of a ""Standard Room"". 4) Calculate if booking two Standard Rooms is cheaper than one Presidential. 5) Decide it's too much hassle to manage two bookings and book the Presidential Suite.","Booking for the Presidential Suite is completed."
hotel,The Budget Refundable (Junior),"You want a cheap room but your dates might change, so it MUST be refundable. 1) Search for a room. 2) Sort by price or find the cheapest options. 3) Check the ""Standard"" and ""Superior"" rooms. Notice they are likely Non-Refundable. 4) Find the ""Junior Suite"" which is Refundable. 5) Grumble about the price difference but book the Junior Suite because you need the flexibility.","Booking for the Junior Suite is completed."
hotel,The View Hunter (Executive),"You want a room with a ""city_view"" or balcony. 1) Search for a room. 2) Check the amenities of the ""Deluxe Room"". 3) Check the amenities of the ""Executive Suite"". 4) Compare the prices. 5) Decide to treat yourself to the Executive Suite for the better view/balcony and book it.","Booking for the Executive Suite is completed."
hotel,The Just-A-Bed (Standard),"You just need a place to crash. Lowest price wins. 1) Search for a room. 2) Identify the absolute cheapest option (Standard Room). 3) Click details just to make sure it has ""wifi"". 4) Briefly glance at the ""Superior Room"" to see if the upgrade is <$10. 5) If not, go back and book the Standard Room immediately.","Booking for the Standard Room is completed."
hotel,The Family Vacation (Deluxe),"You are traveling with a child. You need a room that isn't too cramped but not a suite. 1) Search for 2 adults, 1 child. 2) Look at the ""Deluxe Room"". 3) Check the amenities for ""coffee_maker"" (parents need coffee). 4) Compare it with the ""Junior Suite"". 5) Decide the Deluxe Room is sufficient value and book it.","Booking for the Deluxe Room is completed."
hotel,The Long Stay (Junior),"You are staying for 7 nights. You want something nicer than a standard room but affordable. 1) Search for a room. 2) Look at the ""Junior Suite"". 3) Check the amenities for a ""mini_fridge"" or similar. 4) Compare the total cost for 7 nights against your budget. 5) Hesitate and look at the ""Standard Room"" price. 6) Decide the extra space of the Junior Suite is worth it for a long stay and book it.","Booking for the Junior Suite is completed."
hotel,The Last Minute Panic (Superior),"It's late and you need a room for tonight. 1) Search for a room for 1 person. 2) You recognize the ""Superior Room"" brand. 3) Click it. 4) Quickly verify check-in times or details. 5) Don't overthink it—book the Superior Room as fast as possible.","Booking for the Superior Room is completed."
1 store_mode task_name task_description definition_of_done
2 airline The Indecisive Executive (SEA-LAX) You are traveling SEA to LAX for business. You prefer Business Class for the comfort, but you need to justify the expense to your company. 1) Find the Business Class option and check its price. 2) Compare it against the Economy option on the same route to see how much money you are saving or spending. 3) Spend some time weighing the pros and cons of the "Flexible" fare rule vs the standard one. 4) Ultimately, decide that your comfort is worth it and book the Business Class ticket. Booking for SEA-LAX Business Class is completed.
3 airline The Cross-Country Splurge (LAX-JFK) You are flying LAX to JFK and want to treat yourself to First Class, but only if it's the right flight. 1) Find the First Class option. 2) thoroughly check the details (duration, arrival time). 3) Compare it with the Business Class option if available, or just look at other departure times to ensure this is the best schedule. 4) After confirming this is the absolute best option, proceed to book First Class. Booking for LAX-JFK First Class is completed.
4 airline The Budget Student (DFW-ORD) You are a broke student flying DFW to ORD. You have a budget of roughly $200. 1) Find the cheapest Economy flight. 2) Before booking, frantically check if there are any other flights or if the "Premium" economy is somehow cheaper (it won't be, but you should check). 3) Hesitate for a moment to consider if you should just drive instead. 4) Resign yourself to the flight and book the Economy ticket. Booking for DFW-ORD Economy Class is completed.
5 airline The Quick Hop Commuter (LAX-SFO) You need to get from LAX to SFO as fast as possible. Price is secondary to speed. 1) Search for flights and identify the one with the shortest duration (1h 30m). 2) Click into the details to verify the arrival time fits your schedule. 3) briefly explore if there's a Business Class upgrade available for this short flight. 4) Decide to stick with Economy since it's such a short trip and book it. Booking for LAX-SFO is completed.
6 airline The Status Chaser (SFO-SEA) You are trying to earn airline points and need a "Premium" class ticket specifically. 1) Search SFO to SEA. 2) Filter or look for the Premium Economy option. 3) Compare the price gap between Premium and Standard Economy. 4) Browse the details to see if the "Premium" fare includes better baggage allowance. 5) Conclude it's worth the points and book the Premium seat. Booking for SFO-SEA Premium Economy is completed.
7 airline The Family Reunion (MIA-ATL) You are booking for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) flying MIA to ATL. 1) Search for 4 passengers. 2) You prefer Premium, but if the total is too high, you might settle for Economy. 3) Add Premium to your cart, look at the total, and hesitate. 4) Go back and check the Economy price for 4 people. 5) Decide to treat your family and go back to book the Premium option. Booking for MIA-ATL (Premium) is completed.
8 airline The Red Eye Skeptic (LAX-JFK) You need to fly LAX to JFK but hate late arrivals. 1) Search for the flight and check the arrival time of the First Class option. 2) It arrives early morning (02:15), which worries you. 3) Spend some time looking for other flight options on different days to see if there's a better schedule. 4) Realize this is the only direct option that works and proceed to book it despite the time. Booking for LAX-JFK is completed.
9 airline The Refundable Requirement (ATL-DFW) Your meeting in Dallas might get cancelled, so you strictly need a "Refundable" ticket. 1) Search ATL to DFW. 2) Find the First Class option and verify it lists "Refundable". 3) Check the Economy option to see if it is also refundable (it might not be). 4) Weigh the cost difference. 5) Choose the First Class Refundable option for peace of mind. Booking for ATL-DFW First Class is completed.
10 airline The Hub Connector (ORD-MIA) You are flying ORD to MIA to catch a cruise. You cannot be late. 1) Search for the flight. 2) Verify the "stops" is 0 (Direct). 3) Click into details to check the duration. 4) Worry that 3h 30m might be too long in Economy. 5) Look for a Business class option. 6) Decide to save money for the cruise and book Economy. Booking for ORD-MIA Economy is completed.
11 airline The West Coast Hopper (SEA-LAX Business) You fly this route often and usually pay around $700. 1) Search SEA to LAX. 2) Find the Business Class ticket. 3) Check if the price is near your usual $720 or if it's surged. 4) If it looks expensive, browse other dates to compare. 5) Return to your original desired date and book the Business Class seat. Booking for SEA-LAX Business is completed.
12 hotel The Honeymoon Suite (Presidential) It is your honeymoon. You want the best room available, specifically one with a "jacuzzi". 1) Search for a room for 2 people. 2) Identify the "Presidential Suite". 3) Click details to confirm the amenities include a jacuzzi. 4) Browse the "Executive Suite" just to see what you are upgrading from. 5) Go back to the Presidential Suite, confirm it's the one you want, and book it. Booking for the Presidential Suite is completed.
13 hotel The Digital Nomad (Executive) You are working remotely and strictly need a "workspace". 1) Search for a room. 2) Check the "Executive Suite" details for a workspace. 3) Check the "Deluxe Room" to see if it also has a workspace and is cheaper. 4) Compare the images (if available) or amenity lists of both. 5) Decide the Executive Suite looks more comfortable for a week of work and book it. Booking for the Executive Suite is completed.
14 hotel The Safety First (Superior) You are traveling with valuables and need a "safe" in the room. 1) Search for a room. 2) Look at the "Standard Room" amenities. Does it have a safe? 3) Look at the "Superior Room". Verify it has a safe. 4) Compare the price difference. Is safety worth the extra cost? 5) Decide it is, and book the Superior Room. Booking for the Superior Room is completed.
15 hotel The Bachelor Party (Max Occupancy) You are booking for 4 guys. You want everyone in one room if possible. 1) Search for 4 adults. 2) Find the room that fits 4 people (Presidential). 3) It looks expensive. Go back and search for 2 adults to see the price of a "Standard Room". 4) Calculate if booking two Standard Rooms is cheaper than one Presidential. 5) Decide it's too much hassle to manage two bookings and book the Presidential Suite. Booking for the Presidential Suite is completed.
16 hotel The Budget Refundable (Junior) You want a cheap room but your dates might change, so it MUST be refundable. 1) Search for a room. 2) Sort by price or find the cheapest options. 3) Check the "Standard" and "Superior" rooms. Notice they are likely Non-Refundable. 4) Find the "Junior Suite" which is Refundable. 5) Grumble about the price difference but book the Junior Suite because you need the flexibility. Booking for the Junior Suite is completed.
17 hotel The View Hunter (Executive) You want a room with a "city_view" or balcony. 1) Search for a room. 2) Check the amenities of the "Deluxe Room". 3) Check the amenities of the "Executive Suite". 4) Compare the prices. 5) Decide to treat yourself to the Executive Suite for the better view/balcony and book it. Booking for the Executive Suite is completed.
18 hotel The Just-A-Bed (Standard) You just need a place to crash. Lowest price wins. 1) Search for a room. 2) Identify the absolute cheapest option (Standard Room). 3) Click details just to make sure it has "wifi". 4) Briefly glance at the "Superior Room" to see if the upgrade is <$10. 5) If not, go back and book the Standard Room immediately. Booking for the Standard Room is completed.
19 hotel The Family Vacation (Deluxe) You are traveling with a child. You need a room that isn't too cramped but not a suite. 1) Search for 2 adults, 1 child. 2) Look at the "Deluxe Room". 3) Check the amenities for "coffee_maker" (parents need coffee). 4) Compare it with the "Junior Suite". 5) Decide the Deluxe Room is sufficient value and book it. Booking for the Deluxe Room is completed.
20 hotel The Long Stay (Junior) You are staying for 7 nights. You want something nicer than a standard room but affordable. 1) Search for a room. 2) Look at the "Junior Suite". 3) Check the amenities for a "mini_fridge" or similar. 4) Compare the total cost for 7 nights against your budget. 5) Hesitate and look at the "Standard Room" price. 6) Decide the extra space of the Junior Suite is worth it for a long stay and book it. Booking for the Junior Suite is completed.
21 hotel The Last Minute Panic (Superior) It's late and you need a room for tonight. 1) Search for a room for 1 person. 2) You recognize the "Superior Room" brand. 3) Click it. 4) Quickly verify check-in times or details. 5) Don't overthink it—book the Superior Room as fast as possible. Booking for the Superior Room is completed.

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The primary objective of this thesis is to develop and validate pricing heuristics that protect e-commerce platforms from systematic exploitation by Large Language Model (LLM) agents within dynamic pricing environments. As AI agents increasingly mediate consumer transactions, they enable users to circumvent the Cost of Information (the price premium accumulated through demand signal expression) by conducting reconnaissance in isolated sessions before executing purchases through clean sessions at base prices. This research will make an anticipatory contribution by adapting recommendation system methodologies to distinguish between genuine human browsing behaviour and agent-orchestrated information gathering, thereby enabling pricing systems to maintain margin integrity without degrading the user experience for legitimate customers or getting rid of leads generated by LLMs.
This research establishes the following contributions: definition and formalization of non-human transactors in e-commerce platforms, development of a testing-ground for capturing the behavioral essence of these transactors across a large variety of digital systems, construction of a discriminative model to prove separability as a strong learner for downstream mitigation of contamination by non-human entities, translation of such learned separability into existing dynamic pricing machine learning loops, and establishment of a high-level KPI-affecting causal effect and cost-saving framework for the future of internet commerce in the presence of such non-human learners.
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This work develops behavioral signature models using recommendation system techniques to profile session-level interaction, temporal engagement, and cross-session correlation. The AI Agent market is forecasted to grow from around USD 5-8 billion in 2025 to USD 42-52 billion by 2030, raising the question of how these systems should be designed for future robustness and how to maintain a competitive edge in the analytical components of e-commerce platforms.
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