This chapter surveys research on agent-based models used in finance. It will concentrate on models where the use of computational tools is critical for the process of crafting models which give insights into the importance and dynamics of investor heterogeneity in many financial settings.

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Risk Management and Portfolio Optimization -- Importance Sampling and StratiEcation for Value-at-Risk -- ConEdence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing for the -- Sharpe and Treynor Performance Measures: -- A Bootstrap Approach --...

This special issue of the Journal of Economics and Statistics is devoted to the use of agent-based models for economic policy advice. It presents a collection of research papers in different fields of applications. Special emphasis is laid on discussing the potential and possible limitations of...