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Types and Priorities of Multi-Agent System Interactions

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  • Martin Ngobye

    (Institute of Computing and Information Sciences, Radboud University)

  • Wouter T. de Groot

    (Institute for Science, Innovation & Society, Radboud University
    Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University)

  • Theo P. van der Weide

    (Institute of Computing and Information Sciences, Radboud University)

Abstract

Multi-Agent Systems may be classified as containing No Direct Interactions, Simple Interactions or Complex, Conditional Interactions between agents. This paper argues and illustrates that models with simple interactions, even though possibly less fascinating for the Multi-agent system theorists than complex interaction models are, deserve more attention in the Multi-agent system community. Simple interaction models may contain social learning and reciprocal relationships. Maybe most importantly, Simple interaction models enable cross-scale connections by linking local to global actors in their local and global 'life worlds'. Classification-ACM-1998: J.4 [Computer Applications]; Social and behavioral sciences - Sociology

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  • Martin Ngobye & Wouter T. de Groot & Theo P. van der Weide, 2010. "Types and Priorities of Multi-Agent System Interactions," Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems - scientific journal, Croatian Interdisciplinary Society Provider Homepage: http://indecs.eu, vol. 8(1), pages 49-58.
    • Handle: RePEc:zna:indecs:v:8:y:2010:i:1:p:49-58
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    Keywords

    multi-agent systems; social learning; reciprocal relationships;
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    JEL classification:

    • C63 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computational Techniques
    • C69 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Other

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