P Versus NP Problem - Consequences of The Resolution of The Problem

Consequences of The Resolution of The Problem

One of the reasons the problem attracts so much attention is the consequences of the answer. Either direction of resolution would advance theory enormously, and perhaps have huge practical consequences as well.

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