Re: [Swarm-Modelling] Agent-based modeling discussions in Nature

[Ken Lloyd]

Steve,

Thanks for the article references!

Ken 

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> The August 6 2009 issue of Nature includes 4 pieces about agent-based
> modeling:
> 
> A model approach p667
> More development work is needed to help computer simulations 
> inform economic policy.
> http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v460/n7256/full/460667a.html
> 
> Economics: Meltdown modelling p680
> Could agent-based computer models prevent another financial 
> crisis? Mark Buchanan reports.
> http://www.nature.com/news/2009/090805/full/460680a.html
> 
> The economy needs agent-based modelling p685 The leaders of 
> the world are flying the economy by the seat of their pants, 
> say J. Doyne Farmer and Duncan Foley. There is, however, a 
> better way to help guide financial policies.
> J. Doyne Farmer & Duncan Foley
> http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v460/n7256/full/460685a.html
> 
> Modelling to contain pandemics p687
> Agent-based computational models can capture irrational 
> behaviour, complex social networks and global scale - all 
> essential in confronting H1N1, says Joshua M. Epstein.
> Joshua M. Epstein
> http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v460/n7256/full/460687a.html
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