Algorithmic Analysis of Production Systems Used as Agent-Based Social Simulation Models

Algorithmic analysis of models is quite common in general, but is rarely attempted in the context of agent-based social simulation. We explore the algorithmic analysis of simulation models that take the form of production systems as these are defined in computer science. Several implemented analysis algorithms for a particular type of production system are discussed, including algorithms for agent discovery and for model abstraction. Examples of the use of these algorithms are given and their potential briefly considered.