Convergence and Knowledge Processing in Multi-Agent Systems

Maria Chli, Philippe de Wilde (eds.)9781848820623, 1848820623

Multi-agent systems are complex systems comprised of multiple intelligent agents that act either independently or in cooperation with one another. Agent-based modelling is a method for studying complex systems like economies, societies, ecologies etc. Due to their complexity, very often mathematical analysis is limited in its ability to analyse such systems. In this case, agent-based modelling offers a practical, constructive method of analysis.

The objective of this book is to shed light on some emergent properties of multi-agent systems. The authors focus their investigation on the effect of knowledge exchange on the convergence of complex, multi-agent systems.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xv
Introduction….Pages 1-4
Research Issues….Pages 5-11
Stability of Multi-agent Systems….Pages 13-57
The Emergence of Knowledge Exchange: An Agent-based Model of a Software Market….Pages 59-80
Collaborative Query Expansion….Pages 81-98
Micro-economic Control of Distributed Intelligent Personal Assistants….Pages 99-115
Conclusions and Future Work….Pages 117-121
Back Matter….Pages 123-143