— In this paper we study the rational balance between local and global policies in virtual communities of agents. To study this problem we use a logical framework for modelling o...
Norms constitute a powerful coordination mechanism among heterogeneous agents. We propose means to specify and explicitly manage the normative positions of agents (permissions, pro...
Norms represent what ought to be done, and their fulfillment can be seen as benefiting the overall system, society or organisation. However, individual agent goals (desire) may con...