Can agent-based simulation models replicate organised crime?

The aim of the paper is to discuss the possibility of using complex software agents in a simulation model in order to represent and analyse the dynamics of certain types of criminal systems via Agent Based Modelling (ABM), in particular Extortion Racket Systems (ERSs). It presents a simulation model...

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Main Author: Troitzsch, Klaus G. 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 14 November 2016
In: Trends in organized crime
Year: 2017, Volume: 20, Issue: 1-2, Pages: [100]-119
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Extortion rackets
Norms
Deliberative agents
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Summary:The aim of the paper is to discuss the possibility of using complex software agents in a simulation model in order to represent and analyse the dynamics of certain types of criminal systems via Agent Based Modelling (ABM), in particular Extortion Racket Systems (ERSs). It presents a simulation model and the results of a large number of runs to find out under which parameter constellations governing the normative behaviour of the software agents the model replicates the macro observations in a number of provinces in Southern Italy. Finally the simulation model is applied to analysing strategies and their effect on the behaviour of the agents and the system as a whole.
Item Description:Published: 14 November 2016
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 118-119
Physical Description:Illustrationen
ISSN:1936-4830
DOI:10.1007/s12117-016-9298-8