A recent Consumer Reports survey of 60,000 readers reported that they were more likely to bargain when they purchased online rather than shop in bricks and mortar stores (Befute 2018) Mursion, a California company, has developed virtual reality simulations to polish interpersonal skills often vital for negotiation success (see https://www mursion com/) Yes, when you're haggling online with a salesperson or a chatbot (which is increasingly common), you now have the luxury of comparison-shopping in real time by checking out other sellers' prices [ ]we had seven 90-minute sessions, reserving time for discussion for all the participants to jump in
Introduction to Special Issue: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Negotiation