Agent-Based Social Systems

van Dam, Koen H.; Nikolic, Igor; Lukszo, Zofia

Decision makers in large scale interconnected network systems require simulation models for decision support. The behaviour of these systems is determined by many actors, situated in a dynamic, multi-actor, multi-objective and multi-level environment. How can such systems be modelled and how can the socio-technical complexity be captured? Agent-based modelling is a proven approach to handle this challenge. This book provides a practical introduction to agent-based modelling of socio-technical systems, based on a methodology that has been developed at TU Delft and which has been deployed in a large number of case studies. The book consists of two parts: the first presents the background, theory and methodology as well as practical guidelines and procedures for building models. In the second part this theory is applied to a number of case studies, where for each model the development steps are presented extensively, preparing the reader for creating own models.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-11-09

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789401782685

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-4933-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 268