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This chapter introduces the agent-based modeling methodology and points out the strengths of this method over traditional analytical methods of neoclassical economics. In addition, the various design issues that will be encountered in the design of an agent-based financial market are discussed.
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Tay, N.S.P. (2022). Agent-Based Models of Financial Markets. In: Lee, CF., Lee, A.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Finance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91231-4_41
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