Strengthening Theoretical Testing in Criminology Using Agent-based Modeling

Strengthening Theoretical Testing in Criminology Using Agent-based Modeling

OBJECTIVES The Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency (JRCD) has published important contributions to both criminological theory and associated empirical tests. In this article, we consider some of the challenges associated with traditional approaches to social science research, and discuss a complementary approach that is gaining popularity-agent-based computational modeling-that may off...

Using Agent-based Modeling

Agent-based Simulation of Social Learning in Criminology

Criminal behaviour exists in many variations, each with its own cause. A large group of offenders only shows criminal behaviour during adolescence. This kind of behaviour is largely influenced by the interaction with others, through social learning. This paper contributes a dynamical agent-based approach to simulate social learning of adolescence-limited criminal behaviour, illustrated for a sm...

Agent-Based Modeling Using Erlang

There is a conceptual gap between real world systems and their models created using differential equations. Numerous systems, such as traffic flow, financial markets, neural networks... are all naturally composed of agents interacting with each other and the environment, from which the behavior of such systems emerges. The more complex the interactions and agents, the more difficult, and even i...

Conceptual Agent based Modeling in Supply Chain: An Economic Perspective

Abstract: The implementation of government legislation, social responsibility, environmental concerns regarding the reduction of waste, hazardous material and other consumer residuals have made the competition between the firms stricter than ever and nowadays firms that want to survive need a more productive and innovative approach toward the financial aspects of their businesses.his pape...