• DocumentCode
    1205044
  • Title

    Binary and multivariate stochastic models of consensus formation

  • Author

    Miguel, M.S. ; Toral, R. ; Klemm, Konstantin

  • Author_Institution
    IMEDEA
  • Volume
    7
  • Issue
    6
  • fYear
    2005
  • Firstpage
    67
  • Lastpage
    73
  • 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;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Computing in Science & Engineering
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1521-9615
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MCSE.2005.114
  • Filename
    1524860