Agent-based modeling has been applied in many domains

Agent-based modeling has been applied in many domains. Why are they becoming an influential methodology to study social systems? Research the role of ABM  in the process of policymaking and implementation particularly in complex areas. Provide an example to demonstrate the application of ABM. 

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