Computational Basis of Large Language Models’ Decision Making in Social Simulation
Published online on February 10, 2026
Abstract
Sociological Methodology, Volume 56, Issue 1, Page 31-61, February 2026.
Large language models (LLMs) increasingly serve as humanlike decision-making agents in social science and applied settings. These LLM agents are typically assigned humanlike characters and placed in real-life contexts. However, how these characters and ...
Large language models (LLMs) increasingly serve as humanlike decision-making agents in social science and applied settings. These LLM agents are typically assigned humanlike characters and placed in real-life contexts. However, how these characters and ...