
A major objective of this monograph is to present an agent-based simulation of artificial populations. The focus is on possible unexpected or catastrophic events that may spontaneously appear in simulations. A short recall of the tenets of the theory of catastrophes...

Preface.- Chapter 1. Catastrophes and agent-based models.- Chapter 2. BLUESSS simulation package.- Chapter 3. Behavior patterns of an artificial society.- Chapter 4. Extended prey-predator model.- Chapter 5. Stock market: Uncertainty and catastrophes.- Chapter 6. Epidemics.-...