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Characterizing and leveraging people movement for content distribution in mobile Peer-to-Peer networks
Vu, Long H. - 2010
places.For the first part of the thesis, we start by analyzing the original segregation model proposed by Thomas Schelling, a … Nobel prize winner in economics. We find that the properties of the segregation model exist in numerous real-world scenarios …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009477904
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Agent Based Modeling of Electronic Markets To Analyze the Sustainability of Mutual Cooperation
Lote, Ravindra R - 2007
According to game theory, dominant strategy of Prisoner’s Dilemma game is defecting. Since online trading between two strangers falls in the realm of a Prisoner’s Dilemma, failure should be the only logical conclusion of such electronic commerce situation. Traders are less likely to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009467879
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Adaptive Agent Modeling in a Policy Context
Gulden, Timothy R - 2004
This dissertation examines the utility of adaptive agent modeling (also referred to as agent-based modeling or individual based modeling) as a tool in public policy research. It uses the adaptive agent technique to produce useful results in three diverse areas. It demonstrates that the adaptive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009450791
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Comparing Three Simulation Model Using Taxonomy: System Dynamic Simulation, Discrete Event Simulation and Agent Based Simulation
Sumari, Suliza; Ibrahim, Roliana; Zakaria, Nor Hawaniah; … - 2013
Simulation model is one of the methods commonly used in Operational Research in order to represent the real situation that occurs in a system as well as to test the scenario based on different behavior. In this paper we discuss about three different models used in simulation: system dynamic,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011315660
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Comparing Three Simulation Model Using Taxonomy: System Dynamic Simulation, Discrete Event Simulation and Agent Based Simulation
Sumari, Suliza; Ibrahim, Roliana; Zakaria, Nor Hawaniah; … - 2013
Simulation model is one of the methods commonly used in Operational Research in order to represent the real situation that occurs in a system as well as to test the scenario based on different behavior. In this paper we discuss about three different models used in simulation: system dynamic,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011374979
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PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION AND SEGREGATION IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS: NON-GENETICALLY MODIFIED AND SPECIALTY CORN AND SOYBEAN CROPS IN IOWA
Miranowski, John A.; Jensen, Helen H.; Batres-Marquez, … - 2004
An important dimension of product differentiation and segregation for specialty crops is the added handling and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009443107
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Who pays the costs of non-GMO segregation and identity preservation?
Desquilbet, Marion; Bullock, David S. - 2002
and market segregation. We represent explicitly the costs of non-GMO segregation and identity preservation (IP) for both … segregation in the European Union (EU). We analyze how the costs of IP are distributed among heterogenous producers, handlers and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009443819
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Residential Segregation in General Equilibrium
Bayer, Patrick; McMillan, Robert; Rueben, Kim - 2004
This paper studies the causes and consequences of racial segregation using a new general equilibrium model that treats … carrying out counterfactual simulations that shed light on the causes and consequences of segregation. In terms of causes, and … result in significant reductions in racial segregation, as minority households would sort into newly formed minority …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009444158
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Labor market imperfections: effects on occupational injuries and earnings
Germiniasi, Andrea - 2010
gender segregation across industries. These additional findings suggest that discriminatory hiring practices are likely to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009460812