Researchers have identified numerous factors that impact the diffusion of open source software (OSS). This paper proposes an integrated model that studies how key factors affect the diffusion dynamics of OSS. Specifically, we investigate the role of software upgrade cycle in the diffusion of OSS. We also incorporate factors such as variability in OSS support costs, interoperability issues and n...

Agent-based computational economics (ACE) is the computational study of economies modelled as evolving systems of autonomous interacting agents. Thus, ACE is a specialization to economics of the basic complex adaptive systems paradigm. This paper outlines the main objectives and defining characteristics of the ACE methodology, and discusses several active research areas.

This paper presents the solution of environmental/ economic dispatch (EED) problem by using a multiobjective bees algorithm (MBA) with clustering technique. EED problem is to minimize simultaneously the total fuel cost and environmental pollution of generation while satisfying various constrains. The MBA is modified from Bees Algorithm in order to solve EED problem through compromised fuzzy and...

1 Abstract In this paper, we combine a fairly complex system dynamics model of the Nord Pool power market with stochastic price models from financial economics. The idea is to combine the fundamental relationships (given by the system dynamics model) with a good representation of stochasticity from stochastic price models. The purpose is to provide long-term price prognoses for investment decis...

This paper stresses that the impacts of climate change would be distributed unevenly over future generations in a yet unknown way. It also discusses the limitations of mainstream economics to deal with issues of intergenerational equity, noting the possibilities of different ways to select an appropriate discount rate. Given these limitations, great care must be applied in using tools from econ...

Despite a varied picture in terms of their relative economic strength, Developing and Emerging Economies (DEEs) remain subordinate position the global monetary financial system. While IPE economics literatures provide rich insights about significance this phenomenon, research efforts fragmented. To address problem, we offer an umbrella concept—international subordination (IFS)—to channel toward...

With world electricity demand increasing, exploitation of the considerable potential for hydropower generation in many developing countries is an attractive prospect. However, with increased awareness of the potential adverse effects of hydropower and the underlying need for cost-effectiveness, decisions on the scale of new developments are more difficult to make. This paper compares large, sma...

EDITORIAL article Front. Energy Res., 11 January 2023Sec. Sustainable Systems Volume 10 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2022.1017002