In this chapter it is underlined that, though economics has systematically adopted network analysis much later than sociology, the development of network economics during last 15 years has been massive, alongside three main research streams: strategic formation network modeling, (mostly...

"This book identifies and presents the four main network-based methodologies including network analysis, Boolean network simulation modeling, artificial neural network simulation modeling, and agent-based simulation modeling in addition to their conceptual-epistemological implications and...

"Cooperatives have spread across virtually all continents. Today, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) recognizes over 3 million cooperatives with 1 billion cooperative members or about 12% of the human population, and serving many more members of the public, collectively owning...