System crash due to competition: a multiplex network simulation study

Abstract

Complex systems consist of interrelated parts that shows developing behaviour. This makes their dynamics hard to predict or observe solely on the individual components’ behaviour. These systems exist in a variety of fields such as ecology, online social network and biology. A multidisciplinary approach is required to understand the dynamics of the complex systems. In-depth studies are made regarding the rise of a system but rarely regarding the fall of such systems. Hence, this project will focus on the crash of complex system networks and its characteristics. We will observe a simulation using a certain network model approach on the different types of systems and see if there are common causes of such crash.