Abstract:The agent-based SugarScape model of Epstein and Axtell has attracted interest and use in a number of sociological contexts. The model is usually configured on a regular square lattice of 51x51 cells. However, in this paper we explore how the model scales to much larger lattices and how it behaves with a range of different neighbourhood connectivity sizes and geometries including hexagonal, triangular, Moore and radial-proximity neighbourhoods. We compare the popular twin sugar peak initial model configuration … Show more
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