Abstract:
A system is provided for allocating rebates in conjunction with a product. The system comprises (a) a network which includes sets of members M, Mand M, wherein each member of Mhas subscribed to the product through a member of M, and wherein each member of Mhas subscribed to the product through a member of M; and (b) a rebate allocation system which allocates rebates to members of the network such that a first rebate is allocated to a member mεMfor each member mεSthat has subscribed to the product through member m, wherein S⊂M, and such that a second rebate is allocated to member mfor each member mεSthat has subscribed to the product through member m, wherein S⊂M.