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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1. VerfasserIn: Troitzsch, Klaus G. 1946- (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 14 November 2016
In: Trends in organized crime
Jahr: 2017, Band: 20, Heft: 1-2, Seiten: [100]-119
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:Published: 14 November 2016
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 118-119
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ISSN:1936-4830
DOI:10.1007/s12117-016-9298-8