23. A method for searching for a product according to claim 22 wherein the step of composing a decision query comprises, in combination, the steps of: if specifying an entirely new search, selecting a market in which to search; if the selected market is a restricted market for which the consumer is not authorized, displaying an error message to the consumer, and returning to the initial menu where another action may be selected; if the consumer is authorized for the restricted market, or if the market is not restricted, selecting the product for which to search; retrieving a product template and instructions from a market template dispenser; formatting and displaying the product template and the instructions; completing the search criteria in the product template; if performing a search that will continue for a period of time, entering a period of time for the search to continue; if performing a search that will return results as soon as possible, indicating such; and selecting a delivery media and a delivery time and period.
22. A method for searching for a product by a consumer, comprising in combination the steps of: selecting a decision agent manager to supervise the subsequent steps; composing a decision query; creating a decision agent; delivering the decision agent to a specified market; accepting the decision agent by the market; and searching for the product.