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Agent-Based Modelling of Socio-Technical Systems Koen H. van Dam

Agent-Based Modelling of Socio-Technical Systems By Koen H. van Dam

Agent-Based Modelling of Socio-Technical Systems by Koen H. van Dam


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Decision makers in large scale interconnected network systems require simulation models for decision support. 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.

Agent-Based Modelling of Socio-Technical Systems Summary

Agent-Based Modelling of Socio-Technical Systems by Koen H. van Dam

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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Six case studies are presented using the methodology. This is ideal, especially for students to see the process applied to different models in a coherent manner. Graduate students would be able to begin designing a model after reading. this is a very useful book for those developing (and teaching) agent-based modelling of socio-technical systems and is a step towards developing more useful models for decision-makers. (Nicole Ronald, Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, April, 2013)

Table of Contents

Foreword by Prof Nigel Gilbert.- Preface by the editors.- 1 Introduction; G.P.J. Dijkema, Z. Lukszo and M.P.C. Weijnen.-
Part I Theory and practice.- 2 Theory; I. Nikolic and J. Kasmire.-3 Practice; I. Nikolic, K.H. van Dam and J. Kasmire.- Part II Case Studies.- 4 Introduction to the Case Studies; K.H. van Dam, I. Nikolic and Z. Lukszo.- 5 Agent-Based Models of Supply Chains; B. Behdani, K.H. van Dam and Z. Lukszo.- 6 An Agent-Based Model of Consumer Lighting; E.J.L. Chappin and M.R. Afman.- 7 An Agent-based Model of CO2 Policies and Electricity Generation; E.J.L. Chappin and G.P.J. Dijkema.- 8 An Agent-Based Model of a Mobile Phone Production, Consumption and Recycling Network; L.A. Bollinger, C.B. Davis and I. Nikolic.- 9 Next Steps in Modelling Socio-Technical Systems: Towards Collaborative Modelling; A. Chmieliauskas, C.B. Davis and L.A. Bollinger.-
List of Contributors.- Index.

Additional information

NPB9789400749320
9789400749320
9400749325
Agent-Based Modelling of Socio-Technical Systems by Koen H. van Dam
New
Hardback
Springer
2012-10-09
268
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