Sim2Web: an Open Source System for Web-Enabling Economic and Financial Simulations

In this paper we propose a general framework for web-enabling economic and financial simulations. Especially suited for agent-based models, the system is fully build upon Open Source software and well-known standards which ensure a very high level of generality. For the sake of completeness, two tools are used to make an instance of this framework: JAS Library as a simulation tool and Zope for web interface and users management. Both communicate through XML-RPC. In conclusion, this system is used to simulate the Prisoner's Dilemma problem.