
Pricing in the Age of AI
Author(s): Maxime C. Cohen (Author), Bob Pindyck (Foreword)
- Publisher Finelybook 出版社: The MIT Press
- Publication Date 出版日期: September 29, 2026
- Language 语言: English
- Print length 页数: 258 pages
- ISBN-10: 0262056771
- ISBN-13: 9780262056779
Book Description
Pricing in the Age of AI explores the evolution of pricing decisions, with a particular emphasis on recent advancements. In the age of big data and AI, pricing strategies have undergone a dramatic transformation. For instance, in e-commerce, prices can now be adjusted every few seconds, tailored to individual users or personas, and optimized with precision. This transformation has the potential to disrupt pricing decisions on an unprecedented scale.
Author Maxime Cohen begins by tracing the history and importance of pricing decisions. He focuses on the transformative changes of the past decade, highlighting how big data and AI have upended traditional pricing strategies. He also examines the psychological and behavioral tactics employed to influence consumer behavior through pricing, as well as how recent advancements in AI—and generative AI—are revolutionizing pricing practices, enabling managers to automate, optimize, and personalize decisions at scale. Finally, he discusses the challenges and risks associated with these innovations, including ethical concerns such as anticompetitive practices, consumer protection, and discrimination issues.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Maxime Cohen breaks down pricing in a way that actually helps founders grow. AI is changing how commerce works, and this book shows you how to use it. Every builder should read it.”
—Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify
“This is a comprehensive review of the world of pricing—not just in economics and business, but also in philosophy, history, mathematics, ethics, and other disciplines. It’s both fun and educational!”
—Hal Varian, former Chief Economist at Google; Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley
“A fascinating and comprehensive exploration of how data, algorithms, and generative AI are rewriting the rules of pricing. This book brilliantly connects the dots between technology, behavior, and markets.”
—Anindya Ghose, Heinz Riehl Chair Professor at NYU Stern School of Business; author of Tap and Thrive
“Cohen captures the transformation of pricing in the age of intelligent systems with clarity and precision. A must-read for anyone interested in how AI is reshaping the core mechanics of business value creation.”
—Marco Iansiti, David Sarnoff Chair Professor at Harvard Business School; coauthor of Competing in the Age of AI
“An essential and timely book that bridges analytics, AI, and pricing strategy. Maxime Cohen masterfully combines rigorous thinking with practical insights to redefine how we should think about pricing in the AI era.”
—Georgia Perakis, William F. Pounds Chair Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management
“AI’s transformation of pricing strategies has important managerial and regulatory implications. This book brings much-needed clarity to this topic that speaks simultaneously to managers and policymakers with depth and nuance.”
—Daniel Sokol, Carolyn Craig Franklin Chair in Law and Professor of Law and Business at the USC Gould School of Law and the USC Marshall School of Business
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