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Multi-Agent MethodologyAgent-based simulation or multi-agent simulation (henceforth, MAS) is a promising method in analyzing political phenomena. Interactions between agents (either natural persons or nation-states) are essential in political behavior as compared with simple, price-taking micro economic behavior. In fact, numerous topics are suitable to the analysis applying MAS, and in recent years, an increasing number of researches have been conducted.
artisocWe have developed a Muti-Agent Simulator artisoc.This software has highly advanced function that are needed by a wide variety of researchers, while keeping a great advantage in user-friendliness. It has GUIs for execution order management, model structure composition, out-put settings for graphic charts, etc..., taskes that are formerly required a considerable amount of work for users who are not familiar wtih programming.
Modeling and Expanding Artificial SocietyIn order to spread this method world-wide, a textbook titled Modeling and Expanding Artificial Society [written in English]will be published in November 2009.[Contents][Preface] The textbook will enable teachers to open their classes easily, or even students to study for themselves.
