Norms, Institutional Power and Roles: Towards a Logical Framework
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چکیده
In the design of the organisation of a multiagent system the concept of role is fundamental. We informally analyse this concept through examples. Then we propose a more formal definition that can be decomposed into: the conditions that have to be satisfied to hold a role, the norms and institutional powers that apply to a role holder. Finally, we present a modal logical framework to represent these concepts.
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