Improving Information for Social Policy Decisions -- The Uses of Microsimulation Modeling: Volume II, Technical Papers

Author: National Research Council Panel to Evaluate Micros
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: modeling, volume, technical, papers, microsimulation, uses, information, social, policy, decisions, improving
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 1991-01-01
List price: $93.75
ISBN-10: 0309045428
ISBN-13: 9780309045421

Book Description:

This volume, second in the series, provides essential background material for policy analysts, researchers, statisticians, and others interested in the application of microsimulation techniques to develop estimates of the costs and population impacts of proposed changes in government policies, ranging from welfare to retirement income to health care to taxes. The material spans data inputs to models, design and computer implementation of models, validation of model outputs, and model documentation.


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