Handbook of Research on Nature-Inspired Computing for Economics and Management (2 Volumes)

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DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-984-7
ISBN13: 9781591409847
ISBN10: 1591409845
EISBN13: 9781591409854
Author(s)/Editor(s): Jean-Philippe Rennard (Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France)
Copyright: 2007
Pages: 1-989 pp.

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Chapters

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1. Artificially in Social Sciences
  Pages 1-15
  J. Rennard (Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France)
2. Multi-Cellular Techniques
  Pages 16-27
  C. Anderson (Qbit, LLC USA)
3. Stochastic Optimization Algorithms
  Pages 28-44
  P. Collet (Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, France)
J. Rennard (Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France)
4. Evolutionary Algorithms
  Pages 45-58
  P. Collet (Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, France)
5. Genetic Programming
  Pages 59-73
  P. Collet (Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, France)
6. Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization in Finance
  Pages 74-89
  C. Coello (Evolutionary Computation Group (EVOCINV), Mexico)
7. Simulation in Social Sciences
  Pages 90-100
  R. Axelrod (University of Michigan, USA)
8. Multi-Agent Systems Research and Social Science Theory Building
  Pages 101-110
  H. Verhagen (Stockholm University, Sweden Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
9. A Dynamic Agent-Based Model of Corruption
  Pages 111-122
  R. Chakrabarti (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
10. Human Nature in the Adaptation of Trust
  Pages 123-140
  B. Nooteboom (Tilburg University, The Netherlands)
11. Cognitively Based Modeling of Scientific Productivity
  Pages 141-152
  I. Naveh (University of Missouri, USA)
R. Sun (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA)
12. Nature-Inspired Knowledge Mining Algorithms for Emergent Behaviour Discovery in Economic Models
  Pages 153-170
  D. Al-Dabass (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
13. The Grid for Nature-Inspired Computing and Complex Simulations
  Pages 171-182
  R. Boero (University of Surrey, UK Università di Torino, Italy)
14. Agent-Based Computational Economics
  Pages 183-197
  C. Bruun (Aalborg University, Denmark)
15. Data Gathering to Build and Validate Small-Scale Social Models for Simulation
  Pages 198-210
  J. Rouchier (GREQAM, CNRS, France)
16. Modeling Qualitative Development
  Pages 211-224
  A. Pyka (University of Augsburg, Germany)
17. Agent-Based Modelnig with Boundedly Rational Agents
  Pages 225-245
  E. Ebenhoh (University of Osnabrück, Germany)
18. Heterogeneous Learning Using Genetic Algorithms
  Pages 246-262
  T. Vallee (LEN, Nantes University, France)
19. Modeling the Firm as an Artificial Neural Network
  Pages 263-280
  J. Barr (Observatoire Français des Conjonctures Économiques, France)
F. Saraceno (Rutgers University, USA)
20. Evolutionary Modeling and Industrial Structure Emergence
  Pages 281-300
  H. Kwasnicka (Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland)
W. Kwasnicki (University of Wroclaw, Poland)
21. Population Symbiotic Evolution in a Model of Industrial Districts
  Pages 301-316
  U. Merlone (University of Torino, Italy)
22. Competitive Advantage of Geographical Clusters
  Pages 317-334
  V. Albino (Politecnico di Bari, Italy)
23. A Simulation of Strategic Bargainings within a Biotechnology Cluster
  Pages 335-351
  A. Berro (Toulouse University, France)
I. leroux (Le Mans University, France)
24. Knowledge Accumulation in hayekian Market Process Theory
  Pages 352-366
  N. Saam (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Germany)
W. Kerber (Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany)
25. On Technological Specialization in Industrial Clusters
  Pages 367-378
  H. Dawid (Bielefeld University, Germany)
26. Simulating Product Invention Using InventSim
  Pages 379-394
  A. Brabazon (Bielefeld University, Germany)
A. Silva (Instituto Politecnico de Castelo Branco, Portugal)
T. Sousa (Kingston University, UK)
R. Matthews (University College Dublin, Ireland)
M. O’Neill (Centro de Informatica e Sistemas da Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal)
27. Human-Centric Evolutionary Systems in Design and Decision-Making
  Pages 395-411
  I. Parmee (University of the West of England, UK)
28. Genetic Algorithms for Organizational Design and Inspired by Organizational Theory
  Pages 412-428
  T. Yu (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
29. Autonomous Systems with Emergent Behavior
  Pages 429-443
  G. Serugendo (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
30. An Evolutionary Algorithm for Decisional Assistance to Project Management
  Pages 444-464
  S. Rochet (LESIA, INSA, France)
31. How Genetic Algorithms Handle Pareto-Optimality in Design and Manufacturing
  Pages 465-482
  N. Chakraborti (Indian Institute of Technology, India)
32. Evolutionary Optimization in Production Research
  Pages 483-497
  C. Dimopoulos (Cyprus College, Cyprus)
33. Ant Colony Optimization and Multiple Knapsack Problem
  Pages 498-509
  S. Fidanova (Bulgarian Academy of Science, Bulgaria)
34. A New Way to Reorganize a Productive Department in Cells
  Pages 510-526
  A. Brun (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
35. Agent-Oriented Modeling and Simulation of Distributed Manufacturing
  Pages 527-540
  K. Taveter (University of Melbourne, Australia)
G. Wagner (Bradenberg University of Technology at Cottbus, Germany)
36. Application of RAP/AOR to the Modeling and Simulation of a Ceramics Factory
  Pages 541-556
  K. Taveter (University of Melbourne, Australia)
37. Building Distribution Networks Using Cooperating Agents
  Pages 557-571
  N. Urquhart (Napier University, Scotland)
38. Games, Supply Chains, and Automatic Strategy Discovery Using Evolutionary Computation
  Pages 572-588
  T. Gosling (University of Essex, UK)
39. Applications of Neural Networks in Supply Chain Management
  Pages 589-607
  I. Minis (University of the Aegean, Greece)
40. An Object-Oriented Framework for Rapid Genetic Algorithm Development
  Pages 608-624
  A. Medaglia (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia)
41. Applications of JGA to Operations Management and Vehicle Routing
  Pages 625-641
  A. Medaglia (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia)
42. Solving Facility Location Problems with a Tol for Rapid Development of Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms (MOEAs)
  Pages 642-660
  A. Medaglia (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia)
43. Worker Performance Modeling in Manufacturing Systems Simulation
  Pages 661-678
  P. Siebers (University of Nottingham, UK)
44. Toward an Agent-Oriented Paradigm of Information Systems
  Pages 679-691
  H. Zhu (Oxford Brookes University, UK)
45. Caste-Centric Development of Agent-Oriented Information Systems
  Pages 692-707
  L. Shan (National University of Defense Technology, China)
R. Shen (National Laboratory for Parallel and Distributed Processing, China)
J. Wang (Oxford Brookes University, UK)
46. Evolving Learning Ecologies
  Pages 708-720
  J. Dron (University of Brighton, UK)
47. Efficient Searching in Peer-to-Peer Networks Using Agent-Enabled Ant Algorithms
  Pages 721-738
  P. Dasgupta (University of Nebraska, USA)
48. An Annealing Protocol for Negotiating Complex Contracts
  Pages 739-749
  M. Klein (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)
P. Faratin (University of Electro-Communications, Japan)
H. Sayama (New England Complex Systems Institute, USA)
49. Agents for Multi-Issue Negotiation
  Pages 750-770
  J. Debenham (University of Technology, Australia)
50. An Introduction of Evolutionary Computation in Auctions
  Pages 771-785
  A. Mochon (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Spain)
Y. Saez (University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain)
51. Virtual Organization Support through Electronic Institutions and Normative Multi-Agent Systems
  Pages 786-805
  H. Cardoso (University of Porto, Portugal)
52. Co-Evolving Better Strategies in Oligopolistic Price Wars
  Pages 806-821
  R. Marks (Australian Graduate School of Management, Australia)
D. Midgley (INSEAD, France)
L. Cooper (UCLA, USA)
53. Social Anti-Percolation and Negative Word of Mouth
  Pages 822-835
  T. Erez (Institute for Scientific Interchange, Italy)
S. Moldovan (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel)
Soloman (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Institute for Scientific Interchange, Italy)
54. Complexity-Based Modelling Approaches for Commercial Applications
  Pages 836-850
  D. Collings (BT PLC, UK)
55. Genetic Programming for Spatiotemporal Forecasting of Housing Prices
  Pages 851-868
  M. Kaboudan (University of Redlands, USA)
56. Multiattribute Methodologies in Financial Decision Aid
  Pages 869-884
  M. Ciprian (University of Trieste, Italy)
M. Kaucic (AREA Science Park, Italy)
57. Multi-Objective Optimization Evolutionary Algorithms in Insurance-Linked Derivatives
  Pages 885-908
  M. Perez (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
58. Modeling an Artificial Stock Market
  Pages 909-925
  S. Lavigne (Toulouse Business School, France)
S. Sanchez (Université Toulouse 1, France)

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