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Party Competition: An Agentbased Model (Princeton Studies In Complexity, 20),New
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Party competition for votes in free and fair elections involves complex interactions by multiple actors in political landscapes that are continuously evolving, yet classical theoretical approaches to the subject leave many important questions unanswered. Here Michael Laver and Ernest Sergenti offer the first comprehensive treatment of party competition using the computational techniques of agentbased modeling. This exciting new technology enables researchers to model competition between several different political parties for the support of voters with widely varying preferences on many different issues. Laver and Sergenti model party competition as a true dynamic process in which political parties rise and fall, a process where different politicians attack the same political problem in very different ways, and where today's political actors, lacking perfect information about the potential consequences of their choices, must constantly adapt their behavior to yesterday's political outcomes.Party Competition shows how agentbased modeling can be used to accurately reflect how political systems really work. It demonstrates that politicians who are satisfied with relatively modest vote shares often do better at winning votes than rivals who search ceaselessly for higher shares of the vote. It reveals that politicians who pay close attention to their personal preferences when setting party policy often have more success than opponents who focus solely on the preferences of voters, that some politicians have idiosyncratic 'valence' advantages that enhance their electabilityand much more.
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- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: This book has two hundred ninety-six pages. It provides a comprehensive analysis of party competition using agent-based modeling techniques.
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- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Michael Laver and Ernest Sergenti. They are known for their expertise in political science and agent-based modeling.
- Q: What is the subject of the book? A: The book focuses on party competition in political landscapes. It explores complex interactions among various political actors.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book like any standard paperback. It is suitable for individuals interested in political science and modeling.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners in political science. It provides foundational insights into party competition and modeling techniques.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is intended for adults and college students. It covers advanced concepts in political competition and theory.
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- Q: Can I find similar books to this one? A: Yes, you can find similar books in the Political Parties category. Look for titles focusing on political theory and agent-based modeling.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is part of the Princeton Studies in Complexity series. This series covers various topics related to complexity in social sciences.