Title :
Binary and multivariate stochastic models of consensus formation
Author :
Miguel, M.S. ; Toral, R. ; Klemm, Konstantin
Author_Institution :
IMEDEA
Abstract :
We consider stochastic dynamic models studied via computer simulation. We review some basic results for the voter model which is probably the simplest model of collective behavior. Specifically, we focus on the dynamical effect of who interacts with whom - that is, the consequences of different interaction networks. We also consider R. Axelrod´s (1997) model for the dissemination of culture.
Keywords :
digital simulation; social sciences computing; stochastic processes; binary stochastic model; computer simulation; consensus formation; general convergent dynamics; multivariate stochastic model; polarized state; social science problems; spatially distributed agents; stochastic dynamic model; Complex networks; Cultural differences; Globalization; Instruments; Intelligent networks; Metastasis; Multidimensional systems; Polarization; Power system modeling; Stochastic processes; dynamic models; stochastic modeling; voter models;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2005.114
