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In this paper we propose an approach for the experimental analysis of the classical problem of the Tragedy of the Commons. This approach revolves around norms within multi-agent systems, without regimenting them. The proposed model allows norms to emerge between selfish agents that compete for the same resource. The paper shows how the emerging norms lead to a balanced distribution of resources among the individuals, diminishing the effects of the tragedy.
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Dascalu, S., Scurtu, T., Urzica, A., Trascau, M., Florea, A.M. (2013). Using Norm Emergence in Addressing the Tragedy of the Commons. In: Bǎdicǎ, C., Nguyen, N.T., Brezovan, M. (eds) Computational Collective Intelligence. Technologies and Applications. ICCCI 2013. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 8083. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-40495-5_17
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