Computational economics broadly defined consists of two sub-fields:
(i) Numerical solution of models, that is the computation of general equi-
librium and game-theoretic problems. This field can properly be seen as
numerical mathematics applied to economics.
(ii) Agent-based modelling and simulation, in which a simulation model rep-
resents the interactions of agents in a multi-agent system. This field can
be seen as computer science applied to social science problems.
This course deals with the second sub-field of agent-based modelling and simula-
tion. Students can expect to learn about the conceptual and theoretical aspects
of using ABMs in the social sciences.
Managing Business Complexity: Discovering Strategic Solutions with Agent-
Based Modeling and Simulation, by Michael J. North and Charles M.
Macal, 2007.
Selected Chapters from the ACE Handbook, by Leigh Tesfatsion and Kenneth Judd, 2005.
| Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period |
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| Module | Course | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-M-El1 Elective Courses 1 Elective Courses 1 | Chosen course from the group "Specialisation and deepening of the knowledge on economic theory and/or quantitative methods" 4 LP | Student information | |
| 31-M-El2 Elective Courses 2 Elective Courses 2 | Chosen course from the group quantitative methods 4 LP | Student information | |
| 31-M-El3 Elective Courses 3 Elective Courses 3 | Chosen course from the group economic theory 4 LP | Student information | |
| 31-MM22 Computational Economics Computational Economics | Agenten-basierte Simulation | Student information | |
| 31-MM22-WiMa Computational Economics Computational Economics | Agenten-basierte Simulation | Student information |
The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.
| Degree programme/academic programme | Validity | Variant | Subdivision | Status | Semester | LP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Behavior and Interaction Models / Promotion | |||||||
| Economics and Management (BiGSEM) / Promotion | |||||||
| QEM - Models and Methods of Quantitative Economics / Master | |||||||
| Studieren ab 50 | |||||||
| Wirtschaftswissenschaften / Master | (Enrollment until SoSe 2012) | Modul 22; Modul 10 | 4 | 22c, 10a |