Modeling collective dynamics of social systems: Incorporating various social mechanisms into agent-based models

Author

Dene L. Farrell

Document Type

Thesis

Date of Award

2012

Keywords

Agent-based modeling, Complex systems, Emergent systems, Evolutionary systems, Game theory, Social simulation

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

First Advisor

Hiroki Sayama

Second Advisor

Craig Laramee

Third Advisor

Harold W. Lewis III

Subject Heading(s)

Agent-based modeling; Complex systems; Emergent systems; Evolutionary systems; Game theory; Social simulation; Systems Engineering

Abstract

I present three original papers demonstrating complex behavior arising from collective dynamics in agent-based models (ABM) focusing on evolutionary and cognitive mechanisms. The first report demonstrates the coupled emergence of cooperation and selfish punishment behavior in groups of individuals playing an iterated public goods game. The second report demonstrates the effects of mental modeling within groups of decision makers. The third report demonstrates a synthesis of evolutionary and cognitive mechanisms.

Comments

Additional Advisor: David S. Wilson

Recommended Citation

Farrell, Dene L., "Modeling collective dynamics of social systems: Incorporating various social mechanisms into agent-based models" (2012). Graduate Dissertations and Theses. 3.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/dissertation_and_theses/3