This volume presents revised selected papers from the 8th International Workshop on Economics of Grids, Clouds, Systems, and Services (GECON 2011). The workshop focused on the economic aspects of distributed computing systems, exploring challenges and solutions related to resource management, pricing, and market mechanisms in grid, cloud, and service-oriented environments. The papers cover a range of topics including economic models for cloud resource allocation, pricing strategies for computational services, and the design of markets for distributed resources. The collection aims to advance the understanding and application of economic principles to the design and operation of large-scale computing infrastructures.

The GECON workshop series is a recognized venue for research at the intersection of economics and distributed computing. Papers presented at these workshops typically undergo rigorous peer review, indicating a focus on academic and technical merit. The collection likely appeals to researchers and practitioners in cloud computing, grid computing, and distributed systems who are interested in the economic implications of these technologies. The revised selected papers format suggests a curated selection of high-quality contributions that advance the state of the art in the field.