An agent-based framework for solving an equity location problem

Maria Barbati, G. Bruno, A. Genovese

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    Abstract

    Agent-Based Models have been recently proposed for solving optimization problems as an alternative to classical optimization methodologies or in combination with them; in particular this approach is useful when the considered problem is defined on a domain that is, to some extent, distributed, complex and heterogeneous. In this paper, we present an adaptation of a general Agent-Based framework for modeling and solving a location problem where the objective function is a measure of “equity” from the demand points to the set of facilities (the Gini Coefficient). We present some computational results confirming the suitability and the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAgent and multi-agent systems: technologies and applications
    EditorsJ. O'Shea, N. Nguyen, K. Crockett, R. Howlett, L. Jain
    Place of PublicationBerlin
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages486-494
    Number of pages9
    Volume6682
    Edition6682
    ISBN (Print)9783642219993
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    Event5th KES international conference on Agent and multi-agent systems: technologies and applications - Manchester
    Duration: 29 Jun 20111 Jul 2011

    Publication series

    NameLecture notes in computer science
    PublisherSpringer Veralg
    Number6682
    ISSN (Print)0302-9743

    Conference

    Conference5th KES international conference on Agent and multi-agent systems: technologies and applications
    Period29/06/111/07/11

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