First steps in the elaboration of a dynamic microsimulation model

online course

The ONLINE Summer School on the 'Elaboration of a dynamic microsimulation model' aims at offering young researchers (MSc, PhD) or more advanced scientists yet beginners in dynamic modelling a rare and extensive introduction to the development of dynamic microsimulation models. The whole process, from research questions to analysis of outcomes, will be examined with a focus on practice rather than theory.

After an overview of basic concepts and important simulation platforms, participants in this 5-day workshop will start working on simple dynamic models from scratch, exercise a simplified hypothetical families model developed in the scope of the EU-funded MIGAPE project and will be introduced to full dynamic developments. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to briefly discuss their own developments and plans.

Although not the central point of the workshop, the demonstrations and exercises will rest on the free toolbox LIAM2, a now well-established development and simulation platform for discrete-time dynamic microsimulation modelling. There is no need for prior knowledge of LIAM2, which will be introduced from zero during the workshop.

Course leader

LISER

Target group

Young researchers (MSc, PhD) or more advanced scientists yet beginners in dynamic modelling a rare and extensive introduction to the development of dynamic microsimulation models

Course aim

The whole process, from research questions to analysis of outcomes, will be examined with a focus on practice rather than theory.

Fee info

EUR 0: Candidates to this event are expected to fill in the application form, including a short motivation note describing to what extent they would benefit from the Summer School and another one describing their research background and interest before 6 June 2021.

Participation is free of charge. See terms and conditions.
The InGRID-2 event is suitable for – and will priviledge, indeed - early-stage researchers, policy makers and PhD students.

Requirements for attending the Summer School are:

research interests in the topics of microsimulation modelling and mid- or long-term inequality analyses (or related areas);
some knowledge in - and practice of - quantitative packages, modelling and especially microsimulation is an asset.
The Summer School will include short presentations by a selection of participants.
Only a limited number of participants will be admitted to the Summer School in order to stimulate online interactions.
Applications will be reviewed by LISER and selected based on their motivation for attending the full course. All candidates will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible and no later than 17 June 2021.