TY - JOUR
T1 - Diffusion processes in demographic transitions
T2 - A prospect on using multi agent simulation to explore the role of cognitive strategies and social interactions
AU - Jager, Wander
AU - Janssen, Marco A.
PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
N2 - Multi agent simulation (MAS) is a tool that can be used to explore the dynamics of different systems. Considering that many demographic phenomena have roots in individual choice behaviour and social interactions it is important that this behaviour is being translated in agent rules. Several behaviour theories are relevant in this context, and hence there is a necessity of using a meta-theory of behaviour as a framework for the development of agent rules. The consumat approach provides a basis for such a framework, as is demonstrated with a discussion of modelling the diffusion of contraceptives. These diffusion processes are strongly influenced by social processes and cognitive strategies. Different possible research lines are discussed which might be addressed with a multi-agent approach like the consumats.
AB - Multi agent simulation (MAS) is a tool that can be used to explore the dynamics of different systems. Considering that many demographic phenomena have roots in individual choice behaviour and social interactions it is important that this behaviour is being translated in agent rules. Several behaviour theories are relevant in this context, and hence there is a necessity of using a meta-theory of behaviour as a framework for the development of agent rules. The consumat approach provides a basis for such a framework, as is demonstrated with a discussion of modelling the diffusion of contraceptives. These diffusion processes are strongly influenced by social processes and cognitive strategies. Different possible research lines are discussed which might be addressed with a multi-agent approach like the consumats.
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-7908-2715-6_4
DO - 10.1007/978-3-7908-2715-6_4
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:4644258289
SN - 1431-1933
SP - 55
EP - 72
JO - Contributions to Economics
JF - Contributions to Economics
ER -