2003 IEEE/WIC International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology (IAT'03)
Controlling Malevolent Behavior in Open Multi-Agent Systems by Means of Deterrence Theory
Halifax, Canada
October 13-October 17
ISBN: 0-7695-1931-8
Heterogeneous agents with common goals may compete with each other by means of benevolent or malevolent actions. Deterrence theory, which is widely studied in economics and public policy, is introduced as the basis of our analysis. Some preventive schemes are discussed. At last, we conduct simulations to show the strength and weaknesses of various policies.