Social simulation is the simulation, normally performed using a computer, of social phenomena (e.g. cooperation, competition, markets, social networks dynamics, etc.).
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Many social simulations are implemented using one of the many development frameworks and tools available.
Some of the most well known, ordered by programming language, are:Development Tools
Other Development Tools
In addition to the simulation specific tools there also a number of more generic Agent-oriented tools that can be used to write simulations. Some examples:
Java
- JADE (FIPA compliant)
- Zeus
- ABLE
- AgentSheets