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Jon Parker, assistant director of modeling & simulation, receives the award for CSED’s Large-Scale Agent Model from NTSA president, Rear Admiral Fred Lewis.

Save to My Portfolio CSED’s Large-Scale Agent Model Wins “Outstanding” Award

On March 11, 2008, The Brookings Center on Social and Economic Dynamics Large-Scale Agent Model won the 2008 Modeling & Simulation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Analysis from the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA). Read More

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Save to My Portfolio Agent-Based Modeling and Spatial Population Dynamics

Friday, December 07, 2007
Washington, DC

The Brookings Center on Social and Economic Dynamics and the Metropolitan Policy Program jointly hosted an NICHD funded Agent Based Modeling and Spatial Population Dynamics Workshop at the Brookings Institution. Researchers from across the country attended the workshop to discuss current projects, to gain insight into agent-based modeling, and to unearth issues for future research collaboration. Read More

Demographics, Social Norms, Migration, Agent-based Models

SPOTLIGHT: Social Norms


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Save to My Portfolio On Obesity

Ross A. Hammond and Joshua M. Epstein, August 2007

To counteract the rapidly growing epidemic of obesity, better understanding of its drivers are needed—understand not just what factors play a role, but how and why they matter. In a new working paper, Ross A. Hammond and Joshua M. Epstein present findings that the physiology of dieting and socially influenced weight changes are two important factors in improving prevention. Read More

Social Norms, Agent-based Models

SPOTLIGHT: Social Norms


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Save to My Portfolio Coupled Contagion Dynamics of Fear and Disease

Joshua M. Epstein, Jon Parker, Derek Cummings and Ross A. Hammond, October 2007

Infectious disease such as the “Superbug” or MRSA bacterium can generate “contagions of fear” both with and without accompanying epidemics. In this new working paper, CSED researchers investigate the impact these epidemics of fear have on the spread of infectious diseases. Read More

Social Norms, Agent-based Models

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Social Norms and Public Policy

H. Peyton Young, October 2007

H. Peyton Young suggests that differences in social norms may help to explain puzzling differences in group behavior that are not readily attributable to differences in income, tastes, and other individual characteristics. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio A Hybrid Epidemic Model

Georgiy Bobashev, Joshua M. Epstein, D. Michael Goedecke, Feng Yu, Winter 2007

With Feng Yu, Senior Fellow Josh Epstein and Nonresident Fellows Georgiy V. Bobashev and D. Michael Goedecke introduce a hybrid Agent-based and Equation-based model that can dramatically save time and can better describe epidemiological processes involving human behavioral response. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio The Hedge Fund Game

Dean P. Foster, H. Peyton Young, November 2007

Dean P. Foster and H. Peyton Young examine theoretical properties of incentive contracts within the hedge fund industry.

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Save to My Portfolio Generative Social Science

In Generative Social Science, the recently published book from Princeton University Press, Josh Epstein describes agent-based computational modeling, a groundbreaking research technique.

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Agent-based Models A Flexible, Large-Scale, Distributed Agent Based Epidemic Model

Jon Parker, December 2007

Health Care Artificial Society: Getting Clues on How a Pandemic Might Happen by Creating a Huge Model of the United States

Joshua M. Epstein, April 02, 2008

Agent-based Models Q&A With Joshua Epstein on Computational Modeling

Joshua M. Epstein, March 19, 2008

Agent-based Models Agent-Based Modeling: New Methods in Estimating Impact

Shubha Chakravarty, April 15, 2008

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Computational Modeling

"A high school math teacher in Omaha, Nebraska should be interested in the work at the Center on Social and Economic Dynamics because it makes the study of social dynamics fascinating ... And it’ll make kids thrilled with questions like, how do epidemics spread, how do fads start and stop, what are the spatial dynamics of disease, of violence, of all sorts of things .. "

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Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers. Read More

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

ExpertMartin S. Indyk

Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.