The Agentic Economics Initiative is committed to rigorous research and open knowledge sharing. This section showcases our working papers, technical reports, and open-source tools that advance the field of autonomous agent economics.

2025

“Foundations of Agentic Economics: A Theoretical Framework for Autonomous Agent Markets” (Forthcoming)

  • Abstract: This paper introduces the foundational concepts of agentic economics, including the four axioms (Agency, Autonomy, Accountability, Alignment) and the A-FCF (Agentic Free Cash Flow) metric. We propose a comprehensive framework for understanding autonomous agents as economic actors and establish theoretical foundations for agent-based financial systems.
  • Status: Under review at Journal of Economic Theory
  • Keywords: Autonomous agents, economic theory, financial systems, AI economics

“Agentic Value Tokens: A New Asset Class for the Machine Economy” (Preprint)

  • Abstract: We propose Agentic Value Tokens (AVT) as a novel financial instrument for capitalizing autonomous agents. This paper develops mathematical foundations for AVT pricing, explores market dynamics, and presents case studies from early implementations.
  • arXiv: Coming soon
  • Keywords: Tokenization, asset pricing, decentralized finance, machine economy

“A-GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Autonomous Agents” (Technical Report)

  • Abstract: This technical report outlines standardized accounting practices for autonomous agents, including real-time transaction recording, cryptographic verification, and cross-agent reconciliation protocols.
  • Status: Public draft available
  • Keywords: Accounting standards, financial reporting, autonomous systems

Research Areas

1. Theoretical Foundations

Economic Theory of Autonomous Systems

  • Game-theoretic models of multi-agent interactions
  • Mechanism design for optimal agent incentives
  • Information economics in agent networks
  • Welfare analysis of agent-mediated markets

Financial Economics

  • Valuation models for autonomous agents
  • Risk assessment and management frameworks
  • Capital structure optimization for agent systems
  • Market microstructure of AVT trading

2. Applied Research

Implementation Studies

  • Case studies of real-world deployments
  • Performance benchmarking methodologies
  • Comparative analysis across different agent types
  • Integration with existing financial systems

Technical Infrastructure

  • Decentralized identity systems for agents
  • High-frequency micropayment protocols
  • Smart contract frameworks for agent operations
  • Privacy-preserving audit mechanisms

3. Policy & Regulation

Regulatory Frameworks

  • Compliance requirements for autonomous agents
  • Tax implications of agent activities
  • Consumer protection in agent-mediated transactions
  • International coordination of agent regulation

Social Impact

  • Employment effects of agentic economies
  • Wealth distribution implications
  • Environmental sustainability considerations
  • Ethical frameworks for agent behavior

Ongoing Research Projects

Project Alpha: “Agent Market Dynamics”

Objective: Develop empirical models of AVT price discovery and market efficiency

Research Questions:

  • How do AVT markets differ from traditional asset markets?
  • What factors drive agent valuations and price volatility?
  • How can market structure for agent tokens be optimized?

Methodology:

  • Agent-based simulations of token markets
  • Real trading data analysis from pilot implementations
  • Laboratory experiments with human traders

Project Beta: “Autonomous Agent Risk Assessment”

Objective: Create standardized risk models for agent investments

Research Questions:

  • What are the primary risk factors for autonomous agents?
  • How should traditional risk models be adapted for agent assets?
  • What new risk metrics are needed for agent portfolios?

Methodology:

  • Historical analysis of agent failures and recovery
  • Development of agent-specific risk factors
  • Backtesting risk models on simulated portfolios

Project Gamma: “Agentic Economics Regulatory Sandbox”

Objective: Develop policy recommendations for agent regulation

Research Questions:

  • How do existing financial regulations apply to agents?
  • What new regulatory frameworks are needed?
  • How can regulators monitor and audit agent activities?

Methodology:

  • Regulatory impact analysis
  • Stakeholder consultations and feedback
  • Pilot projects with regulatory bodies

Research Collaborations

Academic Partners

MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)

  • Joint research on agent identity and security
  • Student exchange programs
  • Shared datasets and computational resources

Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI)

  • Collaborative work on AI safety and alignment
  • Ethical review of agentic economic impacts
  • Policy research and recommendations

London School of Economics (LSE)

  • Economic modeling and empirical analysis
  • Financial markets research
  • Regulatory economics collaboration

Industry Partners

Technology Companies

  • Access to real-world agent deployments
  • Data sharing agreements
  • Beta testing of research prototypes

Financial Institutions

  • Funding for research projects
  • Risk modeling and valuation expertise
  • Regulatory compliance guidance

Consulting Firms

  • Implementation support for research findings
  • Industry case studies and best practices
  • Market analysis and competitive intelligence

Research Resources

Datasets

Agentic Economics Database (AED)

  • Comprehensive dataset of agent performance metrics
  • Historical A-FCF data for 500+ agents
  • Market data for AVT trading
  • Access: Available to researchers upon application

Agent Transaction Records (ATR)

  • Anonymized transaction data from pilot projects
  • Multi-modal agent interactions
  • Cross-platform compatibility studies
  • Access: Academic license required

Tools & Software

AgenticSim: Agent-based economic simulation platform

  • Open-source simulation environment
  • Customizable agent behaviors and market dynamics
  • Integration with popular research tools
  • Download: GitHub repository

A-FCF Calculator: Standardized cash flow analysis tool

  • Web-based A-FCF computation tool
  • Scenario analysis and sensitivity testing
  • Export functionality for further analysis
  • Access: Coming soon as open source

Conferences & Events

Annual Agentic Economics Conference (2025)

Theme: Building Foundational Theory for the Agent Economy

Key Topics:

  • AVT market design and implementation
  • Regulatory framework development
  • Cross-industry application case studies
  • Ethics and social impact