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Understanding coalition dynamics in multiparty conflicts : an agent-based approach with multi-objective spatial model = 多方冲突中的结盟动态：多目的空间与个体为本模型方法 / Qiwei Sun.
- Format:
- Book
- Thesis/Dissertation
- Author/Creator:
- Sun, Qiwei, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Systems science.
- Political science.
- Military studies.
- Electrical and systems engineering--Penn dissertations.
- Penn dissertations--Electrical and systems engineering.
- Local Subjects:
- Systems science.
- Political science.
- Military studies.
- Electrical and systems engineering--Penn dissertations.
- Penn dissertations--Electrical and systems engineering.
- Genre:
- Academic theses.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (403 pages)
- Contained In:
- Dissertations Abstracts International 82-04B.
- Place of Publication:
- [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] : University of Pennsylvania ; Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2020.
- Language Note:
- English
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- text file
- Summary:
- Through this research, we explore the dynamics of coalition formation through agent-based computational modeling with a focus on empirical applications. Inspired by a wide spectrum of theories, we adopt an interdisciplinary approach to the problem. Our solution entails an abstract formal model and an agent-based computational model. In the broader context of competitive games, we view coalition dynamics as an outcome of rational choices made by competitive agents. After building the intended simulation platform, we investigate the impact of various input parameters on the coalition dynamics through computational modeling. Subsequently, we explore some real-world scenarios to evaluate the model's empirical value.The validation work is done in two parts. First, we derive analytical solutions for some basic interactions in the abstract model. Next, we develop an agent-based counterpart that extends the formal model. By comparing the analytical solutions to simulation results, we verify the proper implementation of the simulation platform. After establishing its structural validity, we examine the model's practicality, external validity, and extensibility in three empirical case studies.
- Notes:
- Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 82-04, Section: B.
- Advisors: Silverman, Barry G.; Smith, Tony E.; Committee members: Steven Kimbrough; Alexander Kalloniatis.
- Department: Electrical and Systems Engineering.
- Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania 2020.
- Local Notes:
- School code: 0175
- ISBN:
- 9798672129051
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
- This item is not available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
- This item must not be sold to any third party vendors.
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