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The economics of agents

Economy
United States
Commencé October 11, 2026

From Patrick Collison: Assorted things I’ve been mulling over regarding agents in the economy: • Companies are in some sense the original superintelligence. It’s often the case that they can use their amortized cognitive surplus to advance their interests against those of certain consumers: relative to the optimization capacity of companies, consumers can be inattentive, […] The post The economics of agents appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Comments“the market is a massively parallelized...

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Market forces alone cannot ensure ethical behavior among economic agents.

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The effectiveness of economic agents should be evaluated based on their social impact, not just financial success.

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Economic agents should be held accountable for their impact on society and the environment.

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Companies should invest in consumer education to empower individuals in the market.

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Consumers can often be vulnerable to exploitation by agents with superior information.

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Companies, as agents in the economy, often prioritize profit over consumer welfare.

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Transparency in the actions of economic agents is essential for a fair market.

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The role of agents in the economy should be critically examined to ensure fair competition and consumer protection.

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Companies often leverage their cognitive surplus to prioritize their interests over those of consumers.

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The rise of artificial intelligence will enhance the decision-making capabilities of economic agents.

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