Abstract
This paper presents an approach to formalize the influence of culture on the decision functions of agents in social simulations. The key components are (a) a definition of the domain of study in the form of a decision model, (b) knowledge acquisition based on a dimensional theory of culture, resulting in expert validated computational models of the influence of single dimensions, and (c) a technique for integrating the knowledge about individual dimensions. The approach is developed in a line of research that studies the influence of culture on trade processes. Trade is an excellent subject for this study of culture’s consequences because it is ubiquitous, relevant both socially and economically, and often increasingly cross-cultural in a globalized world.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | MABS2010 11th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, Toronto, Canada, 10 - 14 May, 2010 |
Editors | T. Bosse, A. Celler |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 136-151 |
Volume | 6532 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783642183447 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | MABS2010 11th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, Toronto, Canada - Duration: 10 May 2010 → 14 May 2010 |
Workshop
Workshop | MABS2010 11th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, Toronto, Canada |
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Period | 10/05/10 → 14/05/10 |
Keywords
- computational model
- dimensions of culture
- social simulation