Agent-Based Modelling, by Nigel Gilbert
and Edmund Chattoe-Brown (University of Leicester, UK)
(University of
Surrey, UK)
Abstract:
In this session, we
introduce agent-based modelling as one style of social
simulation. In the first lecture, we describe some exemplar
models and outline their common characteristics, in order to
derive a definition of an agent-based model. In the second
lecture, we offer a quick overview of the methodology of
agent-based modelling (a topic covered in more detail the next
day). In the third lecture, we shall consider approaches to
building ABM, including a review of toolkits and frameworks, and
discuss validation and verification. The fourth hour will be
used for small group discussion of research questions suitable
for agent-based modelling.
Readings:
Online:
Agent-based social simulation:
dealing with complexity, by Nigel Gilbert
http://cress.soc.surrey.ac.uk/web/resources/ABSS%20-%20dealing%20with%20complexity-1-1.pdf
Emergent properties of Balinese
Water Temple Networks, by Stephen Lansing and James Kremer
http://econ2.econ.iastate.edu/tesfatsi/LansingKremer.BaliWaterTemples.pdf
From factors to actors,
by Michael Macy and Robert Willer
http://econ2.econ.iastate.edu/tesfatsi/Macy_Factors_2001.pdf
Printed:
Gilbert, N. (2007). Agent-based
models. Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences.
Sage Publications Inc.